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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99,391.98, 137,211.72 and 76,679.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99,391.98, 137,211.72 and 76,679.98 is: 105,857.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99,391.98 : 137,211.72 = 76,679.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99,391.98/137,211.72 = 76,679.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99,391.98x = 137,211.72 × 76,679.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99,391.98x = 10,521,391,945.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,521,391,945.37/99,391.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,857.55

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