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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99,793, 137,714.52 and 55,081

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99,793, 137,714.52 and 55,081 is: 76,011.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99,793 : 137,714.52 = 55,081 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99,793/137,714.52 = 55,081/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99,793x = 137,714.52 × 55,081
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99,793x = 7,585,453,476.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,585,453,476.12/99,793
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76,011.88

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