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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99,946.88, 137,921.28 and 55,232

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99,946.88, 137,921.28 and 55,232 is: 76,217.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99,946.88 : 137,921.28 = 55,232 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99,946.88/137,921.28 = 55,232/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99,946.88x = 137,921.28 × 55,232
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99,946.88x = 7,617,668,136.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,617,668,136.96/99,946.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76,217.17

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