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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,196.84, 135,513.22 and 55,756.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,196.84, 135,513.22 and 55,756.52 is: 76,944.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,196.84 : 135,513.22 = 55,756.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,196.84/135,513.22 = 55,756.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,196.84x = 135,513.22 × 55,756.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,196.84x = 7,555,745,561.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,555,745,561.19/98,196.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76,944.90

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