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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,609.02, 247,855.68 and 99,035.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,609.02, 247,855.68 and 99,035.18 is: 136,665.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,609.02 : 247,855.68 = 99,035.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,609.02/247,855.68 = 99,035.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,609.02x = 247,855.68 × 99,035.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,609.02x = 24,546,431,882.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,546,431,882.82/179,609.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,665.92

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