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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,674.11, 247,951.44 and 99,103.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,674.11, 247,951.44 and 99,103.81 is: 136,763.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,674.11 : 247,951.44 = 99,103.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,674.11/247,951.44 = 99,103.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,674.11x = 247,951.44 × 99,103.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,674.11x = 24,572,932,398.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,572,932,398.99/179,674.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,763.91

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