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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,211.08, 135,542.78 and 55,190.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,211.08, 135,542.78 and 55,190.63 is: 76,169.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,211.08 : 135,542.78 = 55,190.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,211.08/135,542.78 = 55,190.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,211.08x = 135,542.78 × 55,190.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,211.08x = 7,480,691,420.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,480,691,420.15/98,211.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76,169.53

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