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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,366.99, 135,757.98 and 55,931.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,366.99, 135,757.98 and 55,931.90 is: 77,192.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,366.99 : 135,757.98 = 55,931.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,366.99/135,757.98 = 55,931.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,366.99x = 135,757.98 × 55,931.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,366.99x = 7,593,201,082.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,593,201,082.77/98,366.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77,192.58

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