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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,826.69, 248,143.16 and 99,249.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,826.69, 248,143.16 and 99,249.02 is: 136,953.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,826.69 : 248,143.16 = 99,249.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,826.69/248,143.16 = 99,249.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,826.69x = 248,143.16 × 99,249.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,826.69x = 24,627,966,225.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,627,966,225.18/179,826.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,953.90

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