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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85,300.61, 127,688.47 and 55,654.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85,300.61, 127,688.47 and 55,654.61 is: 83,310.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85,300.61 : 127,688.47 = 55,654.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85,300.61/127,688.47 = 55,654.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85,300.61x = 127,688.47 × 55,654.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85,300.61x = 7,106,451,221.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,106,451,221.77/85,300.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,310.68

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