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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,082.06, 135,365.49 and 55,654.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,082.06, 135,365.49 and 55,654.26 is: 76,809.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,082.06 : 135,365.49 = 55,654.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,082.06/135,365.49 = 55,654.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,082.06x = 135,365.49 × 55,654.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,082.06x = 7,533,666,175.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,533,666,175.49/98,082.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76,809.83

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