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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,332.80, 135,691.20 and 55,881.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,332.80, 135,691.20 and 55,881.60 is: 77,112.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,332.80 : 135,691.20 = 55,881.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,332.80/135,691.20 = 55,881.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,332.80x = 135,691.20 × 55,881.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,332.80x = 7,582,641,361.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,582,641,361.92/98,332.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77,112.03

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