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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85,280.02, 127,920.39 and 55,711.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85,280.02, 127,920.39 and 55,711.78 is: 83,567.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85,280.02 : 127,920.39 = 55,711.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85,280.02/127,920.39 = 55,711.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85,280.02x = 127,920.39 × 55,711.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85,280.02x = 7,126,672,625.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,126,672,625.19/85,280.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,567.91

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