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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100,251, 138,346.38 and 55,539

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100,251, 138,346.38 and 55,539 is: 76,643.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100,251 : 138,346.38 = 55,539 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100,251/138,346.38 = 55,539/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100,251x = 138,346.38 × 55,539
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100,251x = 7,683,619,598.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,683,619,598.82/100,251
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76,643.82

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