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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99,768.89, 137,731.86 and 77,056.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99,768.89, 137,731.86 and 77,056.89 is: 106,377.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99,768.89 : 137,731.86 = 77,056.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99,768.89/137,731.86 = 77,056.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99,768.89x = 137,731.86 × 77,056.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99,768.89x = 10,613,188,496.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,613,188,496.55/99,768.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,377.74

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