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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,358.88, 135,746.72 and 55,923.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,358.88, 135,746.72 and 55,923.76 is: 77,181.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,358.88 : 135,746.72 = 55,923.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,358.88/135,746.72 = 55,923.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,358.88x = 135,746.72 × 55,923.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,358.88x = 7,591,466,990.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,591,466,990.07/98,358.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77,181.31

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