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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99,710.32, 137,590.68 and 54,995.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99,710.32, 137,590.68 and 54,995.44 is: 75,888.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99,710.32 : 137,590.68 = 54,995.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99,710.32/137,590.68 = 54,995.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99,710.32x = 137,590.68 × 54,995.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99,710.32x = 7,566,859,986.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,566,859,986.50/99,710.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,888.43

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