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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,267.91, 135,610.16 and 55,828.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,267.91, 135,610.16 and 55,828.77 is: 77,043.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,267.91 : 135,610.16 = 55,828.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,267.91/135,610.16 = 55,828.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,267.91x = 135,610.16 × 55,828.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,267.91x = 7,570,948,432.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,570,948,432.30/98,267.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77,043.95

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