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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,143.56, 181,026.35 and 99,542.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,143.56, 181,026.35 and 99,542.02 is: 149,984.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,143.56 : 181,026.35 = 99,542.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,143.56/181,026.35 = 99,542.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,143.56x = 181,026.35 × 99,542.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,143.56x = 18,019,728,303.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,019,728,303.37/120,143.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,984.97

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