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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,268.74, 135,614.52 and 55,834.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,268.74, 135,614.52 and 55,834.46 is: 77,053.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,268.74 : 135,614.52 = 55,834.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,268.74/135,614.52 = 55,834.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,268.74x = 135,614.52 × 55,834.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,268.74x = 7,571,963,492.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,571,963,492.36/98,268.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77,053.63

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