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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99,982.71, 149,092.22 and 99,082.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99,982.71, 149,092.22 and 99,082.60 is: 147,749.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99,982.71 : 149,092.22 = 99,082.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99,982.71/149,092.22 = 99,082.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99,982.71x = 149,092.22 × 99,082.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99,982.71x = 14,772,444,672.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,772,444,672.35/99,982.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,749.99

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