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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,605.32, 247,849.93 and 99,032.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,605.32, 247,849.93 and 99,032.82 is: 136,662.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,605.32 : 247,849.93 = 99,032.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,605.32/247,849.93 = 99,032.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,605.32x = 247,849.93 × 99,032.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,605.32x = 24,545,276,699.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,545,276,699.06/179,605.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,662.31

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