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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99,241, 136,952.58 and 54,529

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99,241, 136,952.58 and 54,529 is: 75,250.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99,241 : 136,952.58 = 54,529 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99,241/136,952.58 = 54,529/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99,241x = 136,952.58 × 54,529
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99,241x = 7,467,887,234.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,467,887,234.82/99,241
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,250.02

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