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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,622.36, 247,889.97 and 99,049.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,622.36, 247,889.97 and 99,049.77 is: 136,694.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,622.36 : 247,889.97 = 99,049.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,622.36/247,889.97 = 99,049.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,622.36x = 247,889.97 × 99,049.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,622.36x = 24,553,444,513.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,553,444,513.81/179,622.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,694.81

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