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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,091, 135,356.23 and 55,060.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,091, 135,356.23 and 55,060.64 is: 75,978.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,091 : 135,356.23 = 55,060.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,091/135,356.23 = 55,060.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,091x = 135,356.23 × 55,060.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,091x = 7,452,800,651.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,452,800,651.79/98,091
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,978.43

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