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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,675.11, 247,952.82 and 99,104.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,675.11, 247,952.82 and 99,104.81 is: 136,765.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,675.11 : 247,952.82 = 99,104.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,675.11/247,952.82 = 99,104.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,675.11x = 247,952.82 × 99,104.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,675.11x = 24,573,317,115.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,573,317,115.06/179,675.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,765.28

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