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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,261.44, 135,584.22 and 55,235.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,261.44, 135,584.22 and 55,235.25 is: 76,215.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,261.44 : 135,584.22 = 55,235.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,261.44/135,584.22 = 55,235.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,261.44x = 135,584.22 × 55,235.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,261.44x = 7,489,028,011.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,489,028,011.58/98,261.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76,215.33

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