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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,676.60, 247,954.89 and 99,106.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,676.60, 247,954.89 and 99,106.31 is: 136,767.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,676.60 : 247,954.89 = 99,106.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,676.60/247,954.89 = 99,106.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,676.60x = 247,954.89 × 99,106.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,676.60x = 24,573,894,194.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,573,894,194.36/179,676.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,767.36

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