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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100,514.93, 150,749.36 and 59,999.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100,514.93, 150,749.36 and 59,999.88 is: 89,986.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100,514.93 : 150,749.36 = 59,999.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100,514.93/150,749.36 = 59,999.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100,514.93x = 150,749.36 × 59,999.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100,514.93x = 9,044,943,510.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,044,943,510.08/100,514.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,986.07

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