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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,604.72, 247,856.24 and 99,035.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,604.72, 247,856.24 and 99,035.10 is: 136,669.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,604.72 : 247,856.24 = 99,035.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,604.72/247,856.24 = 99,035.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,604.72x = 247,856.24 × 99,035.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,604.72x = 24,546,467,018.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,546,467,018.85/179,604.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,669.39

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