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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,840.05, 248,179.28 and 99,267.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,840.05, 248,179.28 and 99,267.59 is: 136,989.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,840.05 : 248,179.28 = 99,267.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,840.05/248,179.28 = 99,267.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,840.05x = 248,179.28 × 99,267.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,840.05x = 24,636,158,517.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,636,158,517.20/179,840.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,989.28

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