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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,268.48, 135,610.94 and 55,829.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,268.48, 135,610.94 and 55,829.34 is: 77,044.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,268.48 : 135,610.94 = 55,829.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,268.48/135,610.94 = 55,829.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,268.48x = 135,610.94 × 55,829.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,268.48x = 7,571,069,276.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,571,069,276.98/98,268.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77,044.74

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