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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99,997.64, 150,004.44 and 33,438.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99,997.64, 150,004.44 and 33,438.12 is: 50,159.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99,997.64 : 150,004.44 = 33,438.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99,997.64/150,004.44 = 33,438.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99,997.64x = 150,004.44 × 33,438.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99,997.64x = 5,015,865,902.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,015,865,902.74/99,997.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,159.84

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