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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101,005.98, 139,388.68 and 55,682.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101,005.98, 139,388.68 and 55,682.94 is: 76,842.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,005.98 : 139,388.68 = 55,682.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,005.98/139,388.68 = 55,682.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,005.98x = 139,388.68 × 55,682.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,005.98x = 7,761,571,505.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,761,571,505.12/101,005.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76,842.69

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