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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93,306, 128,779.16 and 55,063.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93,306, 128,779.16 and 55,063.20 is: 75,997.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93,306 : 128,779.16 = 55,063.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93,306/128,779.16 = 55,063.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93,306x = 128,779.16 × 55,063.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93,306x = 7,090,992,367.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,090,992,367.60/93,306
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,997.17

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