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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,635.62, 247,893.71 and 99,070.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,635.62, 247,893.71 and 99,070.59 is: 136,715.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,635.62 : 247,893.71 = 99,070.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,635.62/247,893.71 = 99,070.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,635.62x = 247,893.71 × 99,070.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,635.62x = 24,558,975,611.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,558,975,611.64/179,635.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,715.51

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