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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,353.91, 135,725.34 and 55,335.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,353.91, 135,725.34 and 55,335.80 is: 76,361.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,353.91 : 135,725.34 = 55,335.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,353.91/135,725.34 = 55,335.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,353.91x = 135,725.34 × 55,335.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,353.91x = 7,510,470,269.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,510,470,269.17/98,353.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76,361.68

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