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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99,477.66, 149,216.50 and 95,158.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99,477.66, 149,216.50 and 95,158.34 is: 142,737.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99,477.66 : 149,216.50 = 95,158.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99,477.66/149,216.50 = 95,158.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99,477.66x = 149,216.50 × 95,158.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99,477.66x = 14,199,194,440.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,199,194,440.61/99,477.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,737.52

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