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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,840.11, 248,179.38 and 99,267.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,840.11, 248,179.38 and 99,267.66 is: 136,989.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,840.11 : 248,179.38 = 99,267.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,840.11/248,179.38 = 99,267.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,840.11x = 248,179.38 × 99,267.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,840.11x = 24,636,184,575.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,636,184,575.62/179,840.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,989.38

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