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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99,787.47, 137,706.71 and 68,011.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99,787.47, 137,706.71 and 68,011.88 is: 93,856.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99,787.47 : 137,706.71 = 68,011.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99,787.47/137,706.71 = 68,011.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99,787.47x = 137,706.71 × 68,011.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99,787.47x = 9,365,692,061.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,365,692,061.48/99,787.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93,856.39

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