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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99,034.65, 148,289.54 and 59,537.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99,034.65, 148,289.54 and 59,537.43 is: 89,148.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99,034.65 : 148,289.54 = 59,537.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99,034.65/148,289.54 = 59,537.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99,034.65x = 148,289.54 × 59,537.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99,034.65x = 8,828,777,809.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,828,777,809.80/99,034.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,148.37

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