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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,625.97, 247,878.12 and 99,055

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,625.97, 247,878.12 and 99,055 is: 136,692.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,625.97 : 247,878.12 = 99,055 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,625.97/247,878.12 = 99,055/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,625.97x = 247,878.12 × 99,055
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,625.97x = 24,553,567,176.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,553,567,176.60/179,625.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,692.75

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