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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,211.96, 135,533.45 and 55,770.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,211.96, 135,533.45 and 55,770.80 is: 76,964.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,211.96 : 135,533.45 = 55,770.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,211.96/135,533.45 = 55,770.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,211.96x = 135,533.45 × 55,770.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,211.96x = 7,558,808,395.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,558,808,395.02/98,211.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76,964.24

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