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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,317.99, 135,690.34 and 55,882.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,317.99, 135,690.34 and 55,882.90 is: 77,124.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,317.99 : 135,690.34 = 55,882.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,317.99/135,690.34 = 55,882.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,317.99x = 135,690.34 × 55,882.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,317.99x = 7,582,769,022.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,582,769,022.73/98,317.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77,124.94

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