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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99,386.28, 149,079.42 and 68,126.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99,386.28, 149,079.42 and 68,126.76 is: 102,190.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99,386.28 : 149,079.42 = 68,126.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99,386.28/149,079.42 = 68,126.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99,386.28x = 149,079.42 × 68,126.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99,386.28x = 10,156,297,867.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,156,297,867.28/99,386.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,190.14

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