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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99,159.40, 148,739.40 and 69,709

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99,159.40, 148,739.40 and 69,709 is: 104,563.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99,159.40 : 148,739.40 = 69,709 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99,159.40/148,739.40 = 69,709/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99,159.40x = 148,739.40 × 69,709
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99,159.40x = 10,368,474,834.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,368,474,834.60/99,159.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104,563.71

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