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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,625.52, 247,871.76 and 99,053.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,625.52, 247,871.76 and 99,053.56 is: 136,687.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,625.52 : 247,871.76 = 99,053.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,625.52/247,871.76 = 99,053.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,625.52x = 247,871.76 × 99,053.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,625.52x = 24,552,580,251.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,552,580,251.47/179,625.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,687.59

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