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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,853.39, 248,184.95 and 99,263.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,853.39, 248,184.95 and 99,263.66 is: 136,976.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,853.39 : 248,184.95 = 99,263.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,853.39/248,184.95 = 99,263.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,853.39x = 248,184.95 × 99,263.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,853.39x = 24,635,744,756.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,635,744,756.67/179,853.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,976.82

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