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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,614.09, 247,869.18 and 99,044.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,614.09, 247,869.18 and 99,044.47 is: 136,682.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,614.09 : 247,869.18 = 99,044.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,614.09/247,869.18 = 99,044.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,614.09x = 247,869.18 × 99,044.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,614.09x = 24,550,070,942.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,550,070,942.76/179,614.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,682.32

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