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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,838.46, 248,179.14 and 99,266.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,838.46, 248,179.14 and 99,266.05 is: 136,988.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,838.46 : 248,179.14 = 99,266.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,838.46/248,179.14 = 99,266.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,838.46x = 248,179.14 × 99,266.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,838.46x = 24,635,762,741.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,635,762,741.84/179,838.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,988.29

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