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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138,361.96, 207,626.94 and 55,249

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138,361.96, 207,626.94 and 55,249 is: 82,907.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,361.96 : 207,626.94 = 55,249 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,361.96/207,626.94 = 55,249/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,361.96x = 207,626.94 × 55,249
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,361.96x = 11,471,180,808.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,471,180,808.06/138,361.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,907.04

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