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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99,376, 148,845.72 and 91,598

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99,376, 148,845.72 and 91,598 is: 137,195.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99,376 : 148,845.72 = 91,598 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99,376/148,845.72 = 91,598/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99,376x = 148,845.72 × 91,598
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99,376x = 13,633,970,260.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,633,970,260.56/99,376
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,195.80

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