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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99,952.83, 137,745.09 and 71,609.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99,952.83, 137,745.09 and 71,609.31 is: 98,684.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99,952.83 : 137,745.09 = 71,609.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99,952.83/137,745.09 = 71,609.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99,952.83x = 137,745.09 × 71,609.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99,952.83x = 9,863,830,850.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,863,830,850.79/99,952.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,684.86

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