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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,368.14, 135,745.08 and 55,350.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,368.14, 135,745.08 and 55,350.02 is: 76,381.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,368.14 : 135,745.08 = 55,350.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,368.14/135,745.08 = 55,350.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,368.14x = 135,745.08 × 55,350.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,368.14x = 7,513,492,572.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,513,492,572.48/98,368.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76,381.36

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