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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99,542, 137,374.44 and 66,014.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99,542, 137,374.44 and 66,014.48 is: 91,104.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99,542 : 137,374.44 = 66,014.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99,542/137,374.44 = 66,014.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99,542x = 137,374.44 × 66,014.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99,542x = 9,068,702,221.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,068,702,221.89/99,542
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,104.28

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