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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 95,289, 142,859.69 and 55,246.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 95,289, 142,859.69 and 55,246.40 is: 82,826.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    95,289 : 142,859.69 = 55,246.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    95,289/142,859.69 = 55,246.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    95,289x = 142,859.69 × 55,246.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    95,289x = 7,892,482,587.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,892,482,587.09/95,289
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,826.80

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