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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,153.92, 135,447.60 and 55,711.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,153.92, 135,447.60 and 55,711.84 is: 76,879.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,153.92 : 135,447.60 = 55,711.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,153.92/135,447.60 = 55,711.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,153.92x = 135,447.60 × 55,711.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,153.92x = 7,546,035,019.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,546,035,019.58/98,153.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76,879.61

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