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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,254.24, 135,577.92 and 55,236.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,254.24, 135,577.92 and 55,236.64 is: 76,219.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,254.24 : 135,577.92 = 55,236.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,254.24/135,577.92 = 55,236.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,254.24x = 135,577.92 × 55,236.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,254.24x = 7,488,868,758.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,488,868,758.99/98,254.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76,219.29

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