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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99,493.28, 149,239.92 and 68,233.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99,493.28, 149,239.92 and 68,233.76 is: 102,350.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99,493.28 : 149,239.92 = 68,233.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99,493.28/149,239.92 = 68,233.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99,493.28x = 149,239.92 × 68,233.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99,493.28x = 10,183,200,883.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,183,200,883.70/99,493.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,350.64

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