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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,224.86, 135,512.01 and 55,777.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,224.86, 135,512.01 and 55,777.62 is: 76,951.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,224.86 : 135,512.01 = 55,777.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,224.86/135,512.01 = 55,777.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,224.86x = 135,512.01 × 55,777.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,224.86x = 7,558,537,399.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,558,537,399.22/98,224.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76,951.37

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