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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,266.56, 135,608.32 and 55,827.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,266.56, 135,608.32 and 55,827.42 is: 77,042.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,266.56 : 135,608.32 = 55,827.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,266.56/135,608.32 = 55,827.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,266.56x = 135,608.32 × 55,827.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,266.56x = 7,570,662,636.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,570,662,636.13/98,266.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77,042.11

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