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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,212.12, 135,527.90 and 55,765.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,212.12, 135,527.90 and 55,765.08 is: 76,953.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,212.12 : 135,527.90 = 55,765.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,212.12/135,527.90 = 55,765.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,212.12x = 135,527.90 × 55,765.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,212.12x = 7,557,724,185.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,557,724,185.73/98,212.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76,953.07

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