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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,076.87, 135,348.71 and 55,641.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,076.87, 135,348.71 and 55,641.78 is: 76,787.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,076.87 : 135,348.71 = 55,641.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,076.87/135,348.71 = 55,641.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,076.87x = 135,348.71 × 55,641.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,076.87x = 7,531,042,866.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,531,042,866.89/98,076.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76,787.15

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