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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,019.52, 135,265.10 and 54,999.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,019.52, 135,265.10 and 54,999.78 is: 75,898.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,019.52 : 135,265.10 = 54,999.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,019.52/135,265.10 = 54,999.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,019.52x = 135,265.10 × 54,999.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,019.52x = 7,439,550,741.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,439,550,741.68/98,019.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,898.67

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