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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,606.13, 247,858.14 and 99,036.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,606.13, 247,858.14 and 99,036.54 is: 136,671.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,606.13 : 247,858.14 = 99,036.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,606.13/247,858.14 = 99,036.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,606.13x = 247,858.14 × 99,036.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,606.13x = 24,547,012,596.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,547,012,596.44/179,606.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,671.35

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