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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,414, 247,591.32 and 99,926

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,414, 247,591.32 and 99,926 is: 137,897.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,414 : 247,591.32 = 99,926 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,414/247,591.32 = 99,926/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,414x = 247,591.32 × 99,926
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,414x = 24,740,810,242.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,740,810,242.32/179,414
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,897.88

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