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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99,720.68, 137,614.98 and 54,399.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99,720.68, 137,614.98 and 54,399.68 is: 75,071.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99,720.68 : 137,614.98 = 54,399.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99,720.68/137,614.98 = 54,399.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99,720.68x = 137,614.98 × 54,399.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99,720.68x = 7,486,210,875.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,486,210,875.21/99,720.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,071.80

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