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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,344.61, 135,715.36 and 55,324.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,344.61, 135,715.36 and 55,324.13 is: 76,347.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,344.61 : 135,715.36 = 55,324.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,344.61/135,715.36 = 55,324.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,344.61x = 135,715.36 × 55,324.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,344.61x = 7,508,333,742.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,508,333,742.04/98,344.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76,347.18

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