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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99,998.67, 150,005.97 and 33,439.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99,998.67, 150,005.97 and 33,439.23 is: 50,161.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99,998.67 : 150,005.97 = 33,439.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99,998.67/150,005.97 = 33,439.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99,998.67x = 150,005.97 × 33,439.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99,998.67x = 5,016,084,132.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,016,084,132.20/99,998.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,161.51

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