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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,016.96, 135,263.40 and 55,575.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,016.96, 135,263.40 and 55,575.48 is: 76,694.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,016.96 : 135,263.40 = 55,575.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,016.96/135,263.40 = 55,575.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,016.96x = 135,263.40 × 55,575.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,016.96x = 7,517,328,381.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,517,328,381.43/98,016.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76,694.16

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