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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138,732.70, 208,099.05 and 99,366.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138,732.70, 208,099.05 and 99,366.70 is: 149,050.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,732.70 : 208,099.05 = 99,366.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,732.70/208,099.05 = 99,366.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,732.70x = 208,099.05 × 99,366.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,732.70x = 20,678,115,871.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,678,115,871.64/138,732.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,050.05

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