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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,378.01, 135,761.67 and 55,939.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,378.01, 135,761.67 and 55,939.14 is: 77,196.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,378.01 : 135,761.67 = 55,939.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,378.01/135,761.67 = 55,939.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,378.01x = 135,761.67 × 55,939.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,378.01x = 7,594,391,064.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,594,391,064.76/98,378.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77,196.02

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