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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,262.42, 135,585.54 and 55,236.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,262.42, 135,585.54 and 55,236.19 is: 76,216.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,262.42 : 135,585.54 = 55,236.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,262.42/135,585.54 = 55,236.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,262.42x = 135,585.54 × 55,236.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,262.42x = 7,489,228,461.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,489,228,461.55/98,262.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76,216.61

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