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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,194.70, 135,509.58 and 55,754.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,194.70, 135,509.58 and 55,754.13 is: 76,941.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,194.70 : 135,509.58 = 55,754.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,194.70/135,509.58 = 55,754.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,194.70x = 135,509.58 × 55,754.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,194.70x = 7,555,218,739.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,555,218,739.57/98,194.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76,941.21

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