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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,266.97, 135,608.87 and 55,827.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,266.97, 135,608.87 and 55,827.83 is: 77,042.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,266.97 : 135,608.87 = 55,827.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,266.97/135,608.87 = 55,827.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,266.97x = 135,608.87 × 55,827.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,266.97x = 7,570,748,940.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,570,748,940.85/98,266.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77,042.66

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