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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,607.30, 247,869.21 and 99,034.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,607.30, 247,869.21 and 99,034.57 is: 136,673.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,607.30 : 247,869.21 = 99,034.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,607.30/247,869.21 = 99,034.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,607.30x = 247,869.21 × 99,034.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,607.30x = 24,547,620,628.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,547,620,628.59/179,607.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,673.85

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