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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99,792.40, 149,688.60 and 68,299.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99,792.40, 149,688.60 and 68,299.60 is: 102,449.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99,792.40 : 149,688.60 = 68,299.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99,792.40/149,688.60 = 68,299.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99,792.40x = 149,688.60 × 68,299.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99,792.40x = 10,223,671,504.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,223,671,504.56/99,792.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,449.40

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