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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99,456, 137,250.36 and 54,744

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99,456, 137,250.36 and 54,744 is: 75,547.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99,456 : 137,250.36 = 54,744 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99,456/137,250.36 = 54,744/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99,456x = 137,250.36 × 54,744
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99,456x = 7,513,633,707.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,513,633,707.84/99,456
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,547.31

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