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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,087.58, 135,360.96 and 55,061.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,087.58, 135,360.96 and 55,061.10 is: 75,984.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,087.58 : 135,360.96 = 55,061.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,087.58/135,360.96 = 55,061.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,087.58x = 135,360.96 × 55,061.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,087.58x = 7,453,123,354.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,453,123,354.66/98,087.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,984.37

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