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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,132.08, 135,421.88 and 55,105.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,132.08, 135,421.88 and 55,105.59 is: 76,045.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,132.08 : 135,421.88 = 55,105.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,132.08/135,421.88 = 55,105.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,132.08x = 135,421.88 × 55,105.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,132.08x = 7,462,501,919.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,462,501,919.20/98,132.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76,045.49

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