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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,153.92, 135,456.48 and 55,716.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,153.92, 135,456.48 and 55,716.40 is: 76,890.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,153.92 : 135,456.48 = 55,716.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,153.92/135,456.48 = 55,716.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,153.92x = 135,456.48 × 55,716.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,153.92x = 7,547,147,422.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,547,147,422.27/98,153.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76,890.94

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