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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,847.73, 227,772.41 and 99,588.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,847.73, 227,772.41 and 99,588.15 is: 149,382.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,847.73 : 227,772.41 = 99,588.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,847.73/227,772.41 = 99,588.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,847.73x = 227,772.41 × 99,588.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,847.73x = 22,683,432,435.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,683,432,435.00/151,847.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,382.76

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