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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,637.98, 247,897.14 and 99,072.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,637.98, 247,897.14 and 99,072.98 is: 136,718.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,637.98 : 247,897.14 = 99,072.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,637.98/247,897.14 = 99,072.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,637.98x = 247,897.14 × 99,072.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,637.98x = 24,559,908,393.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,559,908,393.28/179,637.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,718.91

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