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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99,553.32, 137,293.38 and 65,961

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99,553.32, 137,293.38 and 65,961 is: 90,966.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99,553.32 : 137,293.38 = 65,961 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99,553.32/137,293.38 = 65,961/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99,553.32x = 137,293.38 × 65,961
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99,553.32x = 9,056,008,638.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,056,008,638.18/99,553.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,966.42

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