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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99,707, 137,590.80 and 59,419.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99,707, 137,590.80 and 59,419.84 is: 81,996.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99,707 : 137,590.80 = 59,419.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99,707/137,590.80 = 59,419.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99,707x = 137,590.80 × 59,419.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99,707x = 8,175,623,321.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,175,623,321.47/99,707
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,996.48

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