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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,588.79, 247,828.55 and 99,014.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,588.79, 247,828.55 and 99,014.85 is: 136,638.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,588.79 : 247,828.55 = 99,014.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,588.79/247,828.55 = 99,014.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,588.79x = 247,828.55 × 99,014.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,588.79x = 24,538,706,208.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,538,706,208.89/179,588.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,638.30

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