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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99,475.08, 137,135.04 and 71,131.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99,475.08, 137,135.04 and 71,131.56 is: 98,061.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99,475.08 : 137,135.04 = 71,131.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99,475.08/137,135.04 = 71,131.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99,475.08x = 137,135.04 × 71,131.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99,475.08x = 9,754,629,325.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,754,629,325.86/99,475.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,061.04

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