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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,115.68, 135,395.88 and 55,671.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,115.68, 135,395.88 and 55,671.68 is: 76,824.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,115.68 : 135,395.88 = 55,671.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,115.68/135,395.88 = 55,671.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,115.68x = 135,395.88 × 55,671.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,115.68x = 7,537,716,104.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,537,716,104.68/98,115.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76,824.79

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