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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,827.06, 248,158.82 and 99,256.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,827.06, 248,158.82 and 99,256.10 is: 136,972.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,827.06 : 248,158.82 = 99,256.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,827.06/248,158.82 = 99,256.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,827.06x = 248,158.82 × 99,256.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,827.06x = 24,631,276,653.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,631,276,653.80/179,827.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,972.03

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