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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,655.93, 247,913.64 and 99,083.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,655.93, 247,913.64 and 99,083.97 is: 136,729.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,655.93 : 247,913.64 = 99,083.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,655.93/247,913.64 = 99,083.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,655.93x = 247,913.64 × 99,083.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,655.93x = 24,564,267,668.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,564,267,668.35/179,655.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,729.51

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