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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,084.79, 135,353.01 and 55,642.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,084.79, 135,353.01 and 55,642.41 is: 76,784.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,084.79 : 135,353.01 = 55,642.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,084.79/135,353.01 = 55,642.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,084.79x = 135,353.01 × 55,642.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,084.79x = 7,531,367,677.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,531,367,677.15/98,084.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76,784.26

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