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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138,962.08, 208,452.80 and 55,856

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138,962.08, 208,452.80 and 55,856 is: 83,787.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,962.08 : 208,452.80 = 55,856 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,962.08/208,452.80 = 55,856/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,962.08x = 208,452.80 × 55,856
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,962.08x = 11,643,339,596.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,643,339,596.80/138,962.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,787.89

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