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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,629.98, 247,886.10 and 99,064.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,629.98, 247,886.10 and 99,064.95 is: 136,707.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,629.98 : 247,886.10 = 99,064.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,629.98/247,886.10 = 99,064.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,629.98x = 247,886.10 × 99,064.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,629.98x = 24,556,824,102.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,556,824,102.20/179,629.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,707.83

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