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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,004.96, 135,277.68 and 55,591.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,004.96, 135,277.68 and 55,591.68 is: 76,734.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,004.96 : 135,277.68 = 55,591.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,004.96/135,277.68 = 55,591.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,004.96x = 135,277.68 × 55,591.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,004.96x = 7,520,313,497.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,520,313,497.70/98,004.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76,734.01

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