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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101,007.98, 139,391.44 and 55,684.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101,007.98, 139,391.44 and 55,684.94 is: 76,845.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,007.98 : 139,391.44 = 55,684.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,007.98/139,391.44 = 55,684.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,007.98x = 139,391.44 × 55,684.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,007.98x = 7,762,003,972.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,762,003,972.91/101,007.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76,845.45

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