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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,823.78, 248,157.72 and 99,251.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,823.78, 248,157.72 and 99,251.46 is: 136,967.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,823.78 : 248,157.72 = 99,251.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,823.78/248,157.72 = 99,251.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,823.78x = 248,157.72 × 99,251.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,823.78x = 24,630,016,020.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,630,016,020.27/179,823.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,967.51

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