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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,265.18, 135,589.60 and 55,808.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,265.18, 135,589.60 and 55,808.22 is: 77,006.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,265.18 : 135,589.60 = 55,808.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,265.18/135,589.60 = 55,808.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,265.18x = 135,589.60 × 55,808.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,265.18x = 7,567,014,226.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,567,014,226.51/98,265.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77,006.06

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