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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142,129.46, 213,305.55 and 99,155.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142,129.46, 213,305.55 and 99,155.42 is: 148,810.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142,129.46 : 213,305.55 = 99,155.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142,129.46/213,305.55 = 99,155.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142,129.46x = 213,305.55 × 99,155.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142,129.46x = 21,150,401,398.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,150,401,398.58/142,129.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,810.82

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