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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129,870.70, 194,806.05 and 55,998.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129,870.70, 194,806.05 and 55,998.70 is: 83,998.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129,870.70 : 194,806.05 = 55,998.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129,870.70/194,806.05 = 55,998.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129,870.70x = 194,806.05 × 55,998.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129,870.70x = 10,908,885,552.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,908,885,552.14/129,870.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,998.05

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