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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,588.26, 134,668.31 and 55,145.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,588.26, 134,668.31 and 55,145.88 is: 76,099.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,588.26 : 134,668.31 = 55,145.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,588.26/134,668.31 = 55,145.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,588.26x = 134,668.31 × 55,145.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,588.26x = 7,426,402,187.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,426,402,187.33/97,588.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76,099.34

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