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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,373.01, 135,754.77 and 55,934.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,373.01, 135,754.77 and 55,934.14 is: 77,189.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,373.01 : 135,754.77 = 55,934.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,373.01/135,754.77 = 55,934.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,373.01x = 135,754.77 × 55,934.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,373.01x = 7,593,326,310.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,593,326,310.85/98,373.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77,189.12

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