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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,618.97, 247,868.49 and 99,049.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,618.97, 247,868.49 and 99,049.89 is: 136,685.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,618.97 : 247,868.49 = 99,049.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,618.97/247,868.49 = 99,049.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,618.97x = 247,868.49 × 99,049.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,618.97x = 24,551,346,668.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,551,346,668.97/179,618.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,685.71

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