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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100,332, 138,462.48 and 55,620

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100,332, 138,462.48 and 55,620 is: 76,757.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100,332 : 138,462.48 = 55,620 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100,332/138,462.48 = 55,620/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100,332x = 138,462.48 × 55,620
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100,332x = 7,701,283,137.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,701,283,137.60/100,332
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76,757.99

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