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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99,473.28, 149,211.50 and 55,380.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99,473.28, 149,211.50 and 55,380.29 is: 83,071.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99,473.28 : 149,211.50 = 55,380.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99,473.28/149,211.50 = 55,380.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99,473.28x = 149,211.50 × 55,380.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99,473.28x = 8,263,375,118.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,263,375,118.38/99,473.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,071.30

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