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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,350.84, 135,722.70 and 55,327.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,350.84, 135,722.70 and 55,327.08 is: 76,350.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,350.84 : 135,722.70 = 55,327.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,350.84/135,722.70 = 55,327.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,350.84x = 135,722.70 × 55,327.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,350.84x = 7,509,140,680.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,509,140,680.72/98,350.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76,350.55

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