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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99,297.70, 148,932.15 and 29,169.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99,297.70, 148,932.15 and 29,169.70 is: 43,750.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99,297.70 : 148,932.15 = 29,169.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99,297.70/148,932.15 = 29,169.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99,297.70x = 148,932.15 × 29,169.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99,297.70x = 4,344,306,135.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,344,306,135.86/99,297.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,750.32

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