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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99,464.94, 137,215.27 and 59,156.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99,464.94, 137,215.27 and 59,156.10 is: 81,607.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99,464.94 : 137,215.27 = 59,156.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99,464.94/137,215.27 = 59,156.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99,464.94x = 137,215.27 × 59,156.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99,464.94x = 8,117,120,233.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,117,120,233.65/99,464.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,607.85

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