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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147,171.06, 203,157.79 and 99,488.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147,171.06, 203,157.79 and 99,488.99 is: 137,336.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,171.06 : 203,157.79 = 99,488.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,171.06/203,157.79 = 99,488.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,171.06x = 203,157.79 × 99,488.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,171.06x = 20,211,963,596.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,211,963,596.90/147,171.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,336.54

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