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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,651.70, 247,913.99 and 99,079.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,651.70, 247,913.99 and 99,079.18 is: 136,726.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,651.70 : 247,913.99 = 99,079.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,651.70/247,913.99 = 99,079.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,651.70x = 247,913.99 × 99,079.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,651.70x = 24,563,114,839.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,563,114,839.73/179,651.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,726.31

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