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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,219.93, 135,544.46 and 55,778.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,219.93, 135,544.46 and 55,778.76 is: 76,975.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,219.93 : 135,544.46 = 55,778.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,219.93/135,544.46 = 55,778.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,219.93x = 135,544.46 × 55,778.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,219.93x = 7,560,501,624.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,560,501,624.78/98,219.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76,975.23

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