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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99,497.14, 137,315.74 and 74,302.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99,497.14, 137,315.74 and 74,302.90 is: 102,545.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99,497.14 : 137,315.74 = 74,302.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99,497.14/137,315.74 = 74,302.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99,497.14x = 137,315.74 × 74,302.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99,497.14x = 10,202,957,697.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,202,957,697.65/99,497.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,545.24

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