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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92,986.58, 128,311.89 and 55,253.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92,986.58, 128,311.89 and 55,253.54 is: 76,244.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,986.58 : 128,311.89 = 55,253.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,986.58/128,311.89 = 55,253.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,986.58x = 128,311.89 × 55,253.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,986.58x = 7,089,686,146.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,089,686,146.59/92,986.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76,244.19

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