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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99,511, 137,323.21 and 54,189.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99,511, 137,323.21 and 54,189.52 is: 74,780.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99,511 : 137,323.21 = 54,189.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99,511/137,323.21 = 54,189.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99,511x = 137,323.21 × 54,189.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99,511x = 7,441,478,834.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,441,478,834.76/99,511
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74,780.46

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