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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,332.62, 135,710.52 and 55,897.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,332.62, 135,710.52 and 55,897.52 is: 77,145.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,332.62 : 135,710.52 = 55,897.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,332.62/135,710.52 = 55,897.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,332.62x = 135,710.52 × 55,897.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,332.62x = 7,585,881,505.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,585,881,505.91/98,332.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77,145.12

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