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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99,770.72, 137,683.68 and 55,058.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99,770.72, 137,683.68 and 55,058.72 is: 75,981.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99,770.72 : 137,683.68 = 55,058.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99,770.72/137,683.68 = 55,058.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99,770.72x = 137,683.68 × 55,058.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99,770.72x = 7,580,687,185.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,580,687,185.69/99,770.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,981.08

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