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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,379.38, 135,749.85 and 55,933.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,379.38, 135,749.85 and 55,933.22 is: 77,180.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,379.38 : 135,749.85 = 55,933.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,379.38/135,749.85 = 55,933.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,379.38x = 135,749.85 × 55,933.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,379.38x = 7,592,926,225.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,592,926,225.02/98,379.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77,180.06

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