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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,261.74, 135,604.83 and 55,827.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,261.74, 135,604.83 and 55,827.46 is: 77,043.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,261.74 : 135,604.83 = 55,827.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,261.74/135,604.83 = 55,827.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,261.74x = 135,604.83 × 55,827.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,261.74x = 7,570,473,222.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,570,473,222.63/98,261.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77,043.96

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