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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99,982.78, 137,979.92 and 54,663.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99,982.78, 137,979.92 and 54,663.78 is: 75,438.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99,982.78 : 137,979.92 = 54,663.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99,982.78/137,979.92 = 54,663.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99,982.78x = 137,979.92 × 54,663.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99,982.78x = 7,542,503,991.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,542,503,991.30/99,982.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,438.03

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