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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99,285.64, 148,946.93 and 40,162.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99,285.64, 148,946.93 and 40,162.83 is: 60,251.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99,285.64 : 148,946.93 = 40,162.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99,285.64/148,946.93 = 40,162.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99,285.64x = 148,946.93 × 40,162.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99,285.64x = 5,982,130,228.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,982,130,228.61/99,285.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,251.72

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