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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99,976.78, 137,967.94 and 54,654.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99,976.78, 137,967.94 and 54,654.95 is: 75,423.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99,976.78 : 137,967.94 = 54,654.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99,976.78/137,967.94 = 54,654.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99,976.78x = 137,967.94 × 54,654.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99,976.78x = 7,540,631,275.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,540,631,275.54/99,976.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,423.83

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