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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,610.49, 247,857.17 and 99,038

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,610.49, 247,857.17 and 99,038 is: 136,669.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,610.49 : 247,857.17 = 99,038 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,610.49/247,857.17 = 99,038/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,610.49x = 247,857.17 × 99,038
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,610.49x = 24,547,278,402.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,547,278,402.46/179,610.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,669.51

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