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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,835.24, 248,176.80 and 99,264

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,835.24, 248,176.80 and 99,264 is: 136,986.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,835.24 : 248,176.80 = 99,264 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,835.24/248,176.80 = 99,264/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,835.24x = 248,176.80 × 99,264
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,835.24x = 24,635,021,875.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,635,021,875.20/179,835.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,986.62

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