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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147,143.79, 203,119.44 and 99,461.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147,143.79, 203,119.44 and 99,461.73 is: 137,298.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,143.79 : 203,119.44 = 99,461.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,143.79/203,119.44 = 99,461.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,143.79x = 203,119.44 × 99,461.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,143.79x = 20,202,610,899.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,202,610,899.03/147,143.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,298.43

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