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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,840.53, 248,179.96 and 99,268.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,840.53, 248,179.96 and 99,268.09 is: 136,989.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,840.53 : 248,179.96 = 99,268.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,840.53/248,179.96 = 99,268.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,840.53x = 248,179.96 × 99,268.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,840.53x = 24,636,350,605.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,636,350,605.48/179,840.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,989.98

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