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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99,570.78, 137,315.37 and 72,670.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99,570.78, 137,315.37 and 72,670.68 is: 100,218.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99,570.78 : 137,315.37 = 72,670.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99,570.78/137,315.37 = 72,670.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99,570.78x = 137,315.37 × 72,670.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99,570.78x = 9,978,801,312.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,978,801,312.35/99,570.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100,218.17

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