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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,624.81, 247,876.55 and 99,055.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,624.81, 247,876.55 and 99,055.73 is: 136,693.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,624.81 : 247,876.55 = 99,055.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,624.81/247,876.55 = 99,055.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,624.81x = 247,876.55 × 99,055.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,624.81x = 24,553,590,875.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,553,590,875.47/179,624.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,693.76

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