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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,623.90, 247,882.71 and 99,054.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,623.90, 247,882.71 and 99,054.28 is: 136,695.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,623.90 : 247,882.71 = 99,054.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,623.90/247,882.71 = 99,054.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,623.90x = 247,882.71 × 99,054.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,623.90x = 24,553,843,363.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,553,843,363.50/179,623.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,695.86

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