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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,176.86, 135,487.89 and 55,739.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,176.86, 135,487.89 and 55,739.34 is: 76,922.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,176.86 : 135,487.89 = 55,739.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,176.86/135,487.89 = 55,739.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,176.86x = 135,487.89 × 55,739.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,176.86x = 7,552,005,566.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,552,005,566.59/98,176.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76,922.46

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