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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,194.12, 135,503.06 and 55,747.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,194.12, 135,503.06 and 55,747.08 is: 76,928.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,194.12 : 135,503.06 = 55,747.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,194.12/135,503.06 = 55,747.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,194.12x = 135,503.06 × 55,747.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,194.12x = 7,553,899,926.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,553,899,926.06/98,194.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76,928.23

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