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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,255.59, 132,825.97 and 55,966.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,255.59, 132,825.97 and 55,966.49 is: 77,229.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,255.59 : 132,825.97 = 55,966.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,255.59/132,825.97 = 55,966.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,255.59x = 132,825.97 × 55,966.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,255.59x = 7,433,803,513.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,433,803,513.89/96,255.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77,229.84

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