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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99,049.65, 148,312.04 and 59,552.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99,049.65, 148,312.04 and 59,552.43 is: 89,170.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99,049.65 : 148,312.04 = 59,552.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99,049.65/148,312.04 = 59,552.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99,049.65x = 148,312.04 × 59,552.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99,049.65x = 8,832,342,082.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,832,342,082.50/99,049.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,170.86

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