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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,229.55, 130,039.92 and 55,460.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,229.55, 130,039.92 and 55,460.35 is: 76,537.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,229.55 : 130,039.92 = 55,460.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,229.55/130,039.92 = 55,460.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,229.55x = 130,039.92 × 55,460.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,229.55x = 7,212,059,203.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,212,059,203.38/94,229.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76,537.13

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