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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99,889, 137,788.44 and 62,175.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99,889, 137,788.44 and 62,175.40 is: 85,765.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99,889 : 137,788.44 = 62,175.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99,889/137,788.44 = 62,175.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99,889x = 137,788.44 × 62,175.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99,889x = 8,567,051,372.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,567,051,372.38/99,889
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,765.71

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