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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,270.08, 135,612.88 and 55,842.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,270.08, 135,612.88 and 55,842.32 is: 77,062.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,270.08 : 135,612.88 = 55,842.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,270.08/135,612.88 = 55,842.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,270.08x = 135,612.88 × 55,842.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,270.08x = 7,572,937,841.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,572,937,841.08/98,270.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77,062.50

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