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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,361.24, 135,750.02 and 55,926.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,361.24, 135,750.02 and 55,926.15 is: 77,184.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,361.24 : 135,750.02 = 55,926.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,361.24/135,750.02 = 55,926.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,361.24x = 135,750.02 × 55,926.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,361.24x = 7,591,975,981.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,591,975,981.02/98,361.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77,184.63

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