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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,296.41, 135,649.09 and 55,854.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,296.41, 135,649.09 and 55,854.94 is: 77,079.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,296.41 : 135,649.09 = 55,854.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,296.41/135,649.09 = 55,854.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,296.41x = 135,649.09 × 55,854.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,296.41x = 7,576,671,513.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,576,671,513.70/98,296.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77,079.84

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