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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99,281.22, 137,188.26 and 72,376.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99,281.22, 137,188.26 and 72,376.80 is: 100,011.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99,281.22 : 137,188.26 = 72,376.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99,281.22/137,188.26 = 72,376.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99,281.22x = 137,188.26 × 72,376.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99,281.22x = 9,929,247,256.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,929,247,256.37/99,281.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100,011.33

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