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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,269.99, 135,616.22 and 55,835.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,269.99, 135,616.22 and 55,835.71 is: 77,055.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,269.99 : 135,616.22 = 55,835.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,269.99/135,616.22 = 55,835.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,269.99x = 135,616.22 × 55,835.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,269.99x = 7,572,227,931.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,572,227,931.22/98,269.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77,055.34

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