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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99,143.68, 148,704.64 and 29,023.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99,143.68, 148,704.64 and 29,023.68 is: 43,532.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99,143.68 : 148,704.64 = 29,023.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99,143.68/148,704.64 = 29,023.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99,143.68x = 148,704.64 × 29,023.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99,143.68x = 4,315,955,885.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,315,955,885.88/99,143.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,532.33

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