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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147,456.60, 203,329.44 and 99,627

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147,456.60, 203,329.44 and 99,627 is: 137,376.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,456.60 : 203,329.44 = 99,627 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,456.60/203,329.44 = 99,627/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,456.60x = 203,329.44 × 99,627
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,456.60x = 20,257,102,118.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,257,102,118.88/147,456.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,376.71

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