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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99,371, 137,134.14 and 54,659

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99,371, 137,134.14 and 54,659 is: 75,430.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99,371 : 137,134.14 = 54,659 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99,371/137,134.14 = 54,659/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99,371x = 137,134.14 × 54,659
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99,371x = 7,495,614,958.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,495,614,958.26/99,371
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,430.61

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