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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99,392, 137,160.96 and 54,680

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99,392, 137,160.96 and 54,680 is: 75,458.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99,392 : 137,160.96 = 54,680 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99,392/137,160.96 = 54,680/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99,392x = 137,160.96 × 54,680
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99,392x = 7,499,961,292.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,499,961,292.80/99,392
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,458.40

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