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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,575.72, 247,829.26 and 99,010.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,575.72, 247,829.26 and 99,010.89 is: 136,643.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,575.72 : 247,829.26 = 99,010.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,575.72/247,829.26 = 99,010.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,575.72x = 247,829.26 × 99,010.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,575.72x = 24,537,795,600.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,537,795,600.64/179,575.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,643.17

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