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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85,277.52, 127,916.64 and 55,709.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85,277.52, 127,916.64 and 55,709.28 is: 83,564.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85,277.52 : 127,916.64 = 55,709.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85,277.52/127,916.64 = 55,709.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85,277.52x = 127,916.64 × 55,709.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85,277.52x = 7,126,143,914.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,126,143,914.42/85,277.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,564.16

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