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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,029.46, 135,280.73 and 55,003.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,029.46, 135,280.73 and 55,003.03 is: 75,904.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,029.46 : 135,280.73 = 55,003.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,029.46/135,280.73 = 55,003.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,029.46x = 135,280.73 × 55,003.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,029.46x = 7,440,849,849.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,440,849,849.92/98,029.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,904.22

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