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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,262.45, 135,585.59 and 55,236.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,262.45, 135,585.59 and 55,236.26 is: 76,216.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,262.45 : 135,585.59 = 55,236.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,262.45/135,585.59 = 55,236.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,262.45x = 135,585.59 × 55,236.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,262.45x = 7,489,239,947.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,489,239,947.38/98,262.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76,216.70

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