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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,177, 129,960.42 and 55,942.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,177, 129,960.42 and 55,942.12 is: 77,197.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,177 : 129,960.42 = 55,942.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,177/129,960.42 = 55,942.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,177x = 129,960.42 × 55,942.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,177x = 7,270,261,410.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,270,261,410.89/94,177
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77,197.84

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