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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,404, 247,577.52 and 99,916

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,404, 247,577.52 and 99,916 is: 137,884.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,404 : 247,577.52 = 99,916 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,404/247,577.52 = 99,916/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,404x = 247,577.52 × 99,916
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,404x = 24,736,955,488.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,736,955,488.32/179,404
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,884.08

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