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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147,332.24, 221,108.35 and 99,834.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147,332.24, 221,108.35 and 99,834.67 is: 149,826.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,332.24 : 221,108.35 = 99,834.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,332.24/221,108.35 = 99,834.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,332.24x = 221,108.35 × 99,834.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,332.24x = 22,074,279,156.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,074,279,156.49/147,332.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,826.54

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