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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,825.32, 248,158.68 and 99,253

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,825.32, 248,158.68 and 99,253 is: 136,969.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,825.32 : 248,158.68 = 99,253 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,825.32/248,158.68 = 99,253/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,825.32x = 248,158.68 × 99,253
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,825.32x = 24,630,493,466.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,630,493,466.04/179,825.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,969.00

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