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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,347, 247,516.14 and 99,859

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,347, 247,516.14 and 99,859 is: 137,815.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,347 : 247,516.14 = 99,859 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,347/247,516.14 = 99,859/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,347x = 247,516.14 × 99,859
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,347x = 24,716,714,224.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,716,714,224.26/179,347
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,815.04

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