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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,670.96, 247,956.84 and 99,098.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,670.96, 247,956.84 and 99,098.16 is: 136,761.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,670.96 : 247,956.84 = 99,098.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,670.96/247,956.84 = 99,098.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,670.96x = 247,956.84 × 99,098.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,670.96x = 24,572,066,603.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,572,066,603.41/179,670.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,761.48

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