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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,771.07, 202,474.53 and 99,039.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,771.07, 202,474.53 and 99,039.80 is: 136,627.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,771.07 : 202,474.53 = 99,039.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,771.07/202,474.53 = 99,039.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,771.07x = 202,474.53 × 99,039.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,771.07x = 20,053,035,943.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,053,035,943.92/146,771.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,627.99

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