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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71,136.93, 98,248.20 and 55,196.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71,136.93, 98,248.20 and 55,196.97 is: 76,233.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71,136.93 : 98,248.20 = 55,196.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71,136.93/98,248.20 = 55,196.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71,136.93x = 98,248.20 × 55,196.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71,136.93x = 5,423,002,947.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,423,002,947.95/71,136.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76,233.30

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