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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,632.72, 247,888.65 and 99,059.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,632.72, 247,888.65 and 99,059.05 is: 136,699.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,632.72 : 247,888.65 = 99,059.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,632.72/247,888.65 = 99,059.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,632.72x = 247,888.65 × 99,059.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,632.72x = 24,555,614,174.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,555,614,174.78/179,632.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,699.01

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