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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,838.54, 248,177.21 and 99,266.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,838.54, 248,177.21 and 99,266.09 is: 136,987.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,838.54 : 248,177.21 = 99,266.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,838.54/248,177.21 = 99,266.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,838.54x = 248,177.21 × 99,266.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,838.54x = 24,635,579,526.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,635,579,526.59/179,838.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,987.21

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