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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99,273, 148,909.50 and 25,401

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99,273, 148,909.50 and 25,401 is: 38,101.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99,273 : 148,909.50 = 25,401 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99,273/148,909.50 = 25,401/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99,273x = 148,909.50 × 25,401
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99,273x = 3,782,450,209.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,782,450,209.50/99,273
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,101.50

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