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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,189.70, 135,502.68 and 55,749.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,189.70, 135,502.68 and 55,749.13 is: 76,934.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,189.70 : 135,502.68 = 55,749.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,189.70/135,502.68 = 55,749.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,189.70x = 135,502.68 × 55,749.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,189.70x = 7,554,156,522.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,554,156,522.67/98,189.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76,934.31

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