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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99,493, 137,312.20 and 58,666.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99,493, 137,312.20 and 58,666.34 is: 80,966.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99,493 : 137,312.20 = 58,666.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99,493/137,312.20 = 58,666.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99,493x = 137,312.20 × 58,666.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99,493x = 8,055,604,211.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,055,604,211.35/99,493
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80,966.54

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