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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147,021.32, 202,819.88 and 99,291.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147,021.32, 202,819.88 and 99,291.26 is: 136,974.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,021.32 : 202,819.88 = 99,291.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,021.32/202,819.88 = 99,291.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,021.32x = 202,819.88 × 99,291.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,021.32x = 20,138,241,438.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,138,241,438.25/147,021.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,974.97

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