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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,129.58, 135,422.09 and 55,116.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,129.58, 135,422.09 and 55,116.66 is: 76,062.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,129.58 : 135,422.09 = 55,116.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,129.58/135,422.09 = 55,116.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,129.58x = 135,422.09 × 55,116.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,129.58x = 7,464,013,015.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,464,013,015.44/98,129.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76,062.82

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