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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147,431.24, 203,294.32 and 99,601.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147,431.24, 203,294.32 and 99,601.54 is: 137,341.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,431.24 : 203,294.32 = 99,601.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,431.24/203,294.32 = 99,601.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,431.24x = 203,294.32 × 99,601.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,431.24x = 20,248,427,345.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,248,427,345.25/147,431.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,341.50

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