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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,840.11, 248,179.36 and 99,267.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,840.11, 248,179.36 and 99,267.65 is: 136,989.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,840.11 : 248,179.36 = 99,267.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,840.11/248,179.36 = 99,267.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,840.11x = 248,179.36 × 99,267.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,840.11x = 24,636,182,217.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,636,182,217.98/179,840.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,989.37

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