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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,615.73, 247,871.39 and 99,046.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,615.73, 247,871.39 and 99,046.14 is: 136,684.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,615.73 : 247,871.39 = 99,046.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,615.73/247,871.39 = 99,046.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,615.73x = 247,871.39 × 99,046.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,615.73x = 24,550,704,395.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,550,704,395.93/179,615.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,684.60

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