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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139,392.55, 209,005.78 and 55,164.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139,392.55, 209,005.78 and 55,164.68 is: 82,714.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139,392.55 : 209,005.78 = 55,164.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139,392.55/209,005.78 = 55,164.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139,392.55x = 209,005.78 × 55,164.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139,392.55x = 11,529,737,635.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,529,737,635.43/139,392.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,714.16

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