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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147,228.86, 202,971.75 and 99,406.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147,228.86, 202,971.75 and 99,406.46 is: 137,043.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,228.86 : 202,971.75 = 99,406.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,228.86/202,971.75 = 99,406.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,228.86x = 202,971.75 × 99,406.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,228.86x = 20,176,703,147.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,176,703,147.51/147,228.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,043.13

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