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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,276.88, 135,622.21 and 55,843.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,276.88, 135,622.21 and 55,843.61 is: 77,064.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,276.88 : 135,622.21 = 55,843.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,276.88/135,622.21 = 55,843.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,276.88x = 135,622.21 × 55,843.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,276.88x = 7,573,634,002.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,573,634,002.02/98,276.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77,064.25

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