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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,232, 247,340.16 and 99,744

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,232, 247,340.16 and 99,744 is: 137,646.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,232 : 247,340.16 = 99,744 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,232/247,340.16 = 99,744/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,232x = 247,340.16 × 99,744
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,232x = 24,670,696,919.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,670,696,919.04/179,232
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,646.72

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