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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,209.08, 135,540.02 and 55,188.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,209.08, 135,540.02 and 55,188.63 is: 76,166.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,209.08 : 135,540.02 = 55,188.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,209.08/135,540.02 = 55,188.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,209.08x = 135,540.02 × 55,188.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,209.08x = 7,480,267,738.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,480,267,738.03/98,209.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76,166.76

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