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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,779.30, 202,617.46 and 99,097.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,779.30, 202,617.46 and 99,097.24 is: 136,796.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,779.30 : 202,617.46 = 99,097.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,779.30/202,617.46 = 99,097.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,779.30x = 202,617.46 × 99,097.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,779.30x = 20,078,831,061.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,078,831,061.81/146,779.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,796.07

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