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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,086.87, 135,354 and 55,063.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,086.87, 135,354 and 55,063.18 is: 75,983.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,086.87 : 135,354 = 55,063.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,086.87/135,354 = 55,063.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,086.87x = 135,354 × 55,063.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,086.87x = 7,453,021,665.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,453,021,665.72/98,086.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,983.89

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