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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,464, 247,665.44 and 99,981.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,464, 247,665.44 and 99,981.12 is: 137,976.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,464 : 247,665.44 = 99,981.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,464/247,665.44 = 99,981.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,464x = 247,665.44 × 99,981.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,464x = 24,761,868,076.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,761,868,076.49/179,464
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,976.80

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