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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,607.24, 269,515.49 and 99,712.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,607.24, 269,515.49 and 99,712.08 is: 149,626.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,607.24 : 269,515.49 = 99,712.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,607.24/269,515.49 = 99,712.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,607.24x = 269,515.49 × 99,712.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,607.24x = 26,873,949,601.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,873,949,601.56/179,607.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,626.20

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