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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,592.65, 247,837.64 and 99,021.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,592.65, 247,837.64 and 99,021.45 is: 136,649.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,592.65 : 247,837.64 = 99,021.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,592.65/247,837.64 = 99,021.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,592.65x = 247,837.64 × 99,021.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,592.65x = 24,541,242,477.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,541,242,477.38/179,592.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,649.48

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