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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134,211.66, 201,169.86 and 55,282.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134,211.66, 201,169.86 and 55,282.83 is: 82,863.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134,211.66 : 201,169.86 = 55,282.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134,211.66/201,169.86 = 55,282.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134,211.66x = 201,169.86 × 55,282.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134,211.66x = 11,121,239,171.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,121,239,171.50/134,211.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,863.44

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