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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99,664.20, 149,496.30 and 68,171.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99,664.20, 149,496.30 and 68,171.40 is: 102,257.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99,664.20 : 149,496.30 = 68,171.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99,664.20/149,496.30 = 68,171.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99,664.20x = 149,496.30 × 68,171.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99,664.20x = 10,191,372,065.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,191,372,065.82/99,664.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,257.10

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