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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,399.91, 228,643.61 and 99,744.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,399.91, 228,643.61 and 99,744.24 is: 149,644.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,399.91 : 228,643.61 = 99,744.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,399.91/228,643.61 = 99,744.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,399.91x = 228,643.61 × 99,744.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,399.91x = 22,805,882,611.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,805,882,611.59/152,399.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,644.99

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