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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,607.53, 247,860.12 and 99,037.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,607.53, 247,860.12 and 99,037.91 is: 136,673.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,607.53 : 247,860.12 = 99,037.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,607.53/247,860.12 = 99,037.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,607.53x = 247,860.12 × 99,037.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,607.53x = 24,547,547,017.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,547,547,017.85/179,607.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,673.27

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