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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99,722.82, 137,607.90 and 55,007.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99,722.82, 137,607.90 and 55,007.94 is: 75,905.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99,722.82 : 137,607.90 = 55,007.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99,722.82/137,607.90 = 55,007.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99,722.82x = 137,607.90 × 55,007.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99,722.82x = 7,569,527,106.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,569,527,106.73/99,722.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,905.67

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