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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,091.88, 135,357.43 and 55,061.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,091.88, 135,357.43 and 55,061.51 is: 75,979.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,091.88 : 135,357.43 = 55,061.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,091.88/135,357.43 = 55,061.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,091.88x = 135,357.43 × 55,061.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,091.88x = 7,452,984,485.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,452,984,485.52/98,091.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,979.63

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