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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109,237.72, 163,954.23 and 55,966

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109,237.72, 163,954.23 and 55,966 is: 83,999.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109,237.72 : 163,954.23 = 55,966 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109,237.72/163,954.23 = 55,966/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109,237.72x = 163,954.23 × 55,966
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109,237.72x = 9,175,862,436.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,175,862,436.18/109,237.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,999.03

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