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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,034.28, 135,311.34 and 55,617.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,034.28, 135,311.34 and 55,617.64 is: 76,765.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,034.28 : 135,311.34 = 55,617.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,034.28/135,311.34 = 55,617.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,034.28x = 135,311.34 × 55,617.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,034.28x = 7,525,697,396.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,525,697,396.04/98,034.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76,765.98

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