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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,632.90, 247,895.13 and 99,063.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,632.90, 247,895.13 and 99,063.28 is: 136,708.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,632.90 : 247,895.13 = 99,063.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,632.90/247,895.13 = 99,063.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,632.90x = 247,895.13 × 99,063.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,632.90x = 24,557,304,673.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,557,304,673.83/179,632.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,708.28

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