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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101,009.99, 139,394.72 and 55,689.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101,009.99, 139,394.72 and 55,689.58 is: 76,852.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,009.99 : 139,394.72 = 55,689.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,009.99/139,394.72 = 55,689.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,009.99x = 139,394.72 × 55,689.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,009.99x = 7,762,832,940.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,762,832,940.39/101,009.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76,852.13

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