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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,184.97, 135,487.20 and 55,162.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,184.97, 135,487.20 and 55,162.09 is: 76,119.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,184.97 : 135,487.20 = 55,162.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,184.97/135,487.20 = 55,162.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,184.97x = 135,487.20 × 55,162.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,184.97x = 7,473,757,120.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,473,757,120.25/98,184.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76,119.16

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