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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,130.46, 207,089.79 and 99,143.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,130.46, 207,089.79 and 99,143.66 is: 136,758.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,130.46 : 207,089.79 = 99,143.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,130.46/207,089.79 = 99,143.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,130.46x = 207,089.79 × 99,143.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,130.46x = 20,531,639,729.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,531,639,729.23/150,130.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,758.65

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