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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,045.37, 135,294.71 and 55,607.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,045.37, 135,294.71 and 55,607.85 is: 76,734.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,045.37 : 135,294.71 = 55,607.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,045.37/135,294.71 = 55,607.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,045.37x = 135,294.71 × 55,607.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,045.37x = 7,523,447,661.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,523,447,661.43/98,045.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76,734.35

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