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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,037.54, 135,295.65 and 55,604.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,037.54, 135,295.65 and 55,604.34 is: 76,736.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,037.54 : 135,295.65 = 55,604.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,037.54/135,295.65 = 55,604.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,037.54x = 135,295.65 × 55,604.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,037.54x = 7,523,025,323.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,523,025,323.12/98,037.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76,736.17

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