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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,070.33, 135,325.89 and 55,043.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,070.33, 135,325.89 and 55,043.99 is: 75,954.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,070.33 : 135,325.89 = 55,043.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,070.33/135,325.89 = 55,043.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,070.33x = 135,325.89 × 55,043.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,070.33x = 7,448,876,259.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,448,876,259.27/98,070.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,954.43

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