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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99,773.32, 137,686.90 and 55,061

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99,773.32, 137,686.90 and 55,061 is: 75,984.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99,773.32 : 137,686.90 = 55,061 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99,773.32/137,686.90 = 55,061/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99,773.32x = 137,686.90 × 55,061
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99,773.32x = 7,581,178,400.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,581,178,400.90/99,773.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,984.02

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