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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,206.68, 135,526.14 and 55,766.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,206.68, 135,526.14 and 55,766.16 is: 76,957.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,206.68 : 135,526.14 = 55,766.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,206.68/135,526.14 = 55,766.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,206.68x = 135,526.14 × 55,766.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,206.68x = 7,557,772,407.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,557,772,407.42/98,206.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76,957.82

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