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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,160.32, 135,468.24 and 55,721.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,160.32, 135,468.24 and 55,721.59 is: 76,899.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,160.32 : 135,468.24 = 55,721.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,160.32/135,468.24 = 55,721.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,160.32x = 135,468.24 × 55,721.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,160.32x = 7,548,505,727.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,548,505,727.30/98,160.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76,899.77

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