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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147,021.38, 202,951.42 and 99,339.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147,021.38, 202,951.42 and 99,339.31 is: 137,130.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,021.38 : 202,951.42 = 99,339.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,021.38/202,951.42 = 99,339.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,021.38x = 202,951.42 × 99,339.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,021.38x = 20,161,054,590.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,161,054,590.44/147,021.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,130.09

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