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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138,363.96, 207,629.94 and 55,251

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138,363.96, 207,629.94 and 55,251 is: 82,910.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,363.96 : 207,629.94 = 55,251 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,363.96/207,629.94 = 55,251/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,363.96x = 207,629.94 × 55,251
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,363.96x = 11,471,761,814.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,471,761,814.94/138,363.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,910.04

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