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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97,899.77, 135,104.42 and 55,458.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97,899.77, 135,104.42 and 55,458.29 is: 76,533.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,899.77 : 135,104.42 = 55,458.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,899.77/135,104.42 = 55,458.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,899.77x = 135,104.42 × 55,458.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,899.77x = 7,492,660,581.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,492,660,581.05/97,899.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76,533.99

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