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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99,975.26, 137,965.48 and 54,653.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99,975.26, 137,965.48 and 54,653.20 is: 75,421.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99,975.26 : 137,965.48 = 54,653.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99,975.26/137,965.48 = 54,653.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99,975.26x = 137,965.48 × 54,653.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99,975.26x = 7,540,254,489.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,540,254,489.99/99,975.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,421.20

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