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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,836.24, 248,178.18 and 99,265

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,836.24, 248,178.18 and 99,265 is: 136,988.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,836.24 : 248,178.18 = 99,265 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,836.24/248,178.18 = 99,265/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,836.24x = 248,178.18 × 99,265
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,836.24x = 24,635,407,037.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,635,407,037.70/179,836.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,988.00

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