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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,647.14, 247,924.42 and 99,074.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,647.14, 247,924.42 and 99,074.82 is: 136,729.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,647.14 : 247,924.42 = 99,074.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,647.14/247,924.42 = 99,074.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,647.14x = 247,924.42 × 99,074.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,647.14x = 24,563,067,285.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,563,067,285.10/179,647.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,729.52

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