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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99,617.91, 137,466.50 and 54,905.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99,617.91, 137,466.50 and 54,905.91 is: 75,766.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99,617.91 : 137,466.50 = 54,905.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99,617.91/137,466.50 = 54,905.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99,617.91x = 137,466.50 × 54,905.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99,617.91x = 7,547,723,002.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,547,723,002.49/99,617.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,766.73

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