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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99,472, 137,388 and 65,879.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99,472, 137,388 and 65,879.68 is: 90,991.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99,472 : 137,388 = 65,879.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99,472/137,388 = 65,879.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99,472x = 137,388 × 65,879.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99,472x = 9,051,077,475.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,051,077,475.84/99,472
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,991.21

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