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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99,069.16, 148,601.91 and 39,903.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99,069.16, 148,601.91 and 39,903.37 is: 59,854.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99,069.16 : 148,601.91 = 39,903.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99,069.16/148,601.91 = 39,903.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99,069.16x = 148,601.91 × 39,903.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99,069.16x = 5,929,716,625.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,929,716,625.93/99,069.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,854.32

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