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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,146.86, 135,446.82 and 55,709.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,146.86, 135,446.82 and 55,709.34 is: 76,881.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,146.86 : 135,446.82 = 55,709.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,146.86/135,446.82 = 55,709.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,146.86x = 135,446.82 × 55,709.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,146.86x = 7,545,652,947.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,545,652,947.30/98,146.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76,881.25

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