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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,317.74, 135,678.51 and 55,875.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,317.74, 135,678.51 and 55,875.18 is: 77,107.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,317.74 : 135,678.51 = 55,875.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,317.74/135,678.51 = 55,875.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,317.74x = 135,678.51 × 55,875.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,317.74x = 7,581,061,168.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,581,061,168.38/98,317.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77,107.76

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