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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99,368.82, 148,889.50 and 57,284.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99,368.82, 148,889.50 and 57,284.43 is: 85,832.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99,368.82 : 148,889.50 = 57,284.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99,368.82/148,889.50 = 57,284.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99,368.82x = 148,889.50 × 57,284.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99,368.82x = 8,529,050,140.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,529,050,140.49/99,368.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,832.26

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