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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,629.16, 247,886.74 and 99,060.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,629.16, 247,886.74 and 99,060.04 is: 136,702.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,629.16 : 247,886.74 = 99,060.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,629.16/247,886.74 = 99,060.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,629.16x = 247,886.74 × 99,060.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,629.16x = 24,555,670,379.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,555,670,379.87/179,629.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,702.03

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