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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,831.20, 248,149.36 and 99,253.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,831.20, 248,149.36 and 99,253.52 is: 136,960.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,831.20 : 248,149.36 = 99,253.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,831.20/248,149.36 = 99,253.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,831.20x = 248,149.36 × 99,253.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,831.20x = 24,629,697,465.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,629,697,465.75/179,831.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,960.09

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