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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,607.52, 247,873.14 and 99,050.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,607.52, 247,873.14 and 99,050.80 is: 136,698.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,607.52 : 247,873.14 = 99,050.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,607.52/247,873.14 = 99,050.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,607.52x = 247,873.14 × 99,050.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,607.52x = 24,552,032,815.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,552,032,815.51/179,607.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,698.25

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