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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,839.46, 248,180.52 and 99,267.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,839.46, 248,180.52 and 99,267.05 is: 136,989.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,839.46 : 248,180.52 = 99,267.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,839.46/248,180.52 = 99,267.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,839.46x = 248,180.52 × 99,267.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,839.46x = 24,636,148,087.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,636,148,087.87/179,839.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,989.67

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