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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,005.11, 135,257.96 and 54,991.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,005.11, 135,257.96 and 54,991.68 is: 75,894.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,005.11 : 135,257.96 = 54,991.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,005.11/135,257.96 = 54,991.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,005.11x = 135,257.96 × 54,991.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,005.11x = 7,438,062,591.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,438,062,591.25/98,005.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,894.64

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