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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,098.48, 135,371.82 and 55,659.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,098.48, 135,371.82 and 55,659.34 is: 76,807.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,098.48 : 135,371.82 = 55,659.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,098.48/135,371.82 = 55,659.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,098.48x = 135,371.82 × 55,659.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,098.48x = 7,534,706,155.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,534,706,155.80/98,098.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76,807.57

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