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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,206.12, 135,519.62 and 55,759.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,206.12, 135,519.62 and 55,759.08 is: 76,944.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,206.12 : 135,519.62 = 55,759.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,206.12/135,519.62 = 55,759.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,206.12x = 135,519.62 × 55,759.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,206.12x = 7,556,449,333.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,556,449,333.15/98,206.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76,944.79

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