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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,670.68, 247,936.59 and 99,093.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,670.68, 247,936.59 and 99,093.39 is: 136,743.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,670.68 : 247,936.59 = 99,093.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,670.68/247,936.59 = 99,093.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,670.68x = 247,936.59 × 99,093.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,670.68x = 24,568,877,208.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,568,877,208.14/179,670.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,743.95

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