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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102,658, 141,668.04 and 55,554

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102,658, 141,668.04 and 55,554 is: 76,664.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102,658 : 141,668.04 = 55,554 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102,658/141,668.04 = 55,554/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102,658x = 141,668.04 × 55,554
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102,658x = 7,870,226,294.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,870,226,294.16/102,658
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76,664.52

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