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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,377.96, 135,760.70 and 55,936.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,377.96, 135,760.70 and 55,936.49 is: 77,191.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,377.96 : 135,760.70 = 55,936.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,377.96/135,760.70 = 55,936.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,377.96x = 135,760.70 × 55,936.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,377.96x = 7,593,977,509.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,593,977,509.67/98,377.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77,191.86

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