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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147,427.24, 203,288.81 and 99,597.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147,427.24, 203,288.81 and 99,597.54 is: 137,335.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,427.24 : 203,288.81 = 99,597.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,427.24/203,288.81 = 99,597.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,427.24x = 203,288.81 × 99,597.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,427.24x = 20,247,063,871.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,247,063,871.10/147,427.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,335.98

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