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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99,297.22, 148,945.83 and 29,176.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99,297.22, 148,945.83 and 29,176.53 is: 43,764.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99,297.22 : 148,945.83 = 29,176.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99,297.22/148,945.83 = 29,176.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99,297.22x = 148,945.83 × 29,176.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99,297.22x = 4,345,722,477.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,345,722,477.37/99,297.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,764.80

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