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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,655.44, 247,912.96 and 99,083.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,655.44, 247,912.96 and 99,083.48 is: 136,728.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,655.44 : 247,912.96 = 99,083.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,655.44/247,912.96 = 99,083.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,655.44x = 247,912.96 × 99,083.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,655.44x = 24,564,078,813.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,564,078,813.90/179,655.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,728.83

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