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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92,648.89, 139,159.28 and 55,281.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92,648.89, 139,159.28 and 55,281.88 is: 83,033.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,648.89 : 139,159.28 = 55,281.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,648.89/139,159.28 = 55,281.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,648.89x = 139,159.28 × 55,281.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,648.89x = 7,692,986,617.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,692,986,617.85/92,648.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,033.77

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