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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,608.55, 247,870.94 and 99,035.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,608.55, 247,870.94 and 99,035.82 is: 136,675.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,608.55 : 247,870.94 = 99,035.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,608.55/247,870.94 = 99,035.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,608.55x = 247,870.94 × 99,035.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,608.55x = 24,548,101,301.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,548,101,301.89/179,608.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,675.58

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