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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99,221.36, 136,872.96 and 62,858.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99,221.36, 136,872.96 and 62,858.66 is: 86,711.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99,221.36 : 136,872.96 = 62,858.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99,221.36/136,872.96 = 62,858.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99,221.36x = 136,872.96 × 62,858.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99,221.36x = 8,603,650,171.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,603,650,171.47/99,221.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86,711.68

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