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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99,489.96, 149,286.78 and 44,073

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99,489.96, 149,286.78 and 44,073 is: 66,132.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99,489.96 : 149,286.78 = 44,073 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99,489.96/149,286.78 = 44,073/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99,489.96x = 149,286.78 × 44,073
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99,489.96x = 6,579,516,254.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,579,516,254.94/99,489.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,132.46

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