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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99,294, 137,142.72 and 65,701.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99,294, 137,142.72 and 65,701.68 is: 90,745.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99,294 : 137,142.72 = 65,701.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99,294/137,142.72 = 65,701.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99,294x = 137,142.72 × 65,701.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99,294x = 9,010,507,103.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,010,507,103.77/99,294
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,745.74

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