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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85,306.11, 127,696.70 and 55,660.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85,306.11, 127,696.70 and 55,660.11 is: 83,318.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85,306.11 : 127,696.70 = 55,660.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85,306.11/127,696.70 = 55,660.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85,306.11x = 127,696.70 × 55,660.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85,306.11x = 7,107,611,451.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,107,611,451.85/85,306.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,318.91

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