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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,379.76, 135,762.45 and 55,937.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,379.76, 135,762.45 and 55,937.38 is: 77,192.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,379.76 : 135,762.45 = 55,937.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,379.76/135,762.45 = 55,937.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,379.76x = 135,762.45 × 55,937.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,379.76x = 7,594,195,755.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,594,195,755.38/98,379.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77,192.66

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