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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99,791.85, 137,711.61 and 54,469.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99,791.85, 137,711.61 and 54,469.50 is: 75,167.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99,791.85 : 137,711.61 = 54,469.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99,791.85/137,711.61 = 54,469.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99,791.85x = 137,711.61 × 54,469.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99,791.85x = 7,501,082,540.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,501,082,540.90/99,791.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,167.29

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