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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,688.90, 247,972.41 and 99,119.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,688.90, 247,972.41 and 99,119.82 is: 136,786.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,688.90 : 247,972.41 = 99,119.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,688.90/247,972.41 = 99,119.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,688.90x = 247,972.41 × 99,119.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,688.90x = 24,578,980,644.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,578,980,644.17/179,688.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,786.30

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