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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149,318, 206,068.56 and 99,026.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149,318, 206,068.56 and 99,026.72 is: 136,663.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149,318 : 206,068.56 = 99,026.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149,318/206,068.56 = 99,026.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149,318x = 206,068.56 × 99,026.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149,318x = 20,406,293,591.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,406,293,591.92/149,318
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,663.32

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