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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92,808.71, 139,033.98 and 55,398.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92,808.71, 139,033.98 and 55,398.72 is: 82,991.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,808.71 : 139,033.98 = 55,398.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,808.71/139,033.98 = 55,398.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,808.71x = 139,033.98 × 55,398.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,808.71x = 7,702,304,528.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,702,304,528.51/92,808.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,991.19

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