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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,287.26, 247,416.40 and 99,799.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,287.26, 247,416.40 and 99,799.26 is: 137,722.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,287.26 : 247,416.40 = 99,799.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,287.26/247,416.40 = 99,799.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,287.26x = 247,416.40 × 99,799.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,287.26x = 24,691,973,631.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,691,973,631.86/179,287.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,722.97

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