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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,267.87, 135,614.48 and 55,260.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,267.87, 135,614.48 and 55,260.90 is: 76,262.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,267.87 : 135,614.48 = 55,260.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,267.87/135,614.48 = 55,260.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,267.87x = 135,614.48 × 55,260.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,267.87x = 7,494,177,941.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,494,177,941.53/98,267.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76,262.75

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