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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,147.40, 135,433.24 and 55,131.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,147.40, 135,433.24 and 55,131.72 is: 76,076.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,147.40 : 135,433.24 = 55,131.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,147.40/135,433.24 = 55,131.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,147.40x = 135,433.24 × 55,131.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,147.40x = 7,466,667,466.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,466,667,466.37/98,147.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76,076.06

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