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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,350.47, 196,902.27 and 99,280.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,350.47, 196,902.27 and 99,280.50 is: 148,827.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,350.47 : 196,902.27 = 99,280.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,350.47/196,902.27 = 99,280.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,350.47x = 196,902.27 × 99,280.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,350.47x = 19,548,555,816.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,548,555,816.74/131,350.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,827.45

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