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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,571.34, 247,810.14 and 99,001.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,571.34, 247,810.14 and 99,001.72 is: 136,623.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,571.34 : 247,810.14 = 99,001.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,571.34/247,810.14 = 99,001.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,571.34x = 247,810.14 × 99,001.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,571.34x = 24,533,630,093.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,533,630,093.44/179,571.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,623.31

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