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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,599.82, 247,849.47 and 99,030.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,599.82, 247,849.47 and 99,030.53 is: 136,663.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,599.82 : 247,849.47 = 99,030.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,599.82/247,849.47 = 99,030.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,599.82x = 247,849.47 × 99,030.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,599.82x = 24,544,664,993.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,544,664,993.94/179,599.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,663.09

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