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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147,323.73, 221,095.65 and 99,826.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147,323.73, 221,095.65 and 99,826.20 is: 149,813.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,323.73 : 221,095.65 = 99,826.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,323.73/221,095.65 = 99,826.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,323.73x = 221,095.65 × 99,826.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,323.73x = 22,071,138,576.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,071,138,576.03/147,323.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,813.87

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