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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92,805.71, 139,029.48 and 55,395.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92,805.71, 139,029.48 and 55,395.72 is: 82,986.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,805.71 : 139,029.48 = 55,395.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,805.71/139,029.48 = 55,395.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,805.71x = 139,029.48 × 55,395.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,805.71x = 7,701,638,145.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,701,638,145.83/92,805.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,986.69

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