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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,382.60, 135,744.66 and 55,964.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,382.60, 135,744.66 and 55,964.52 is: 77,217.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,382.60 : 135,744.66 = 55,964.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,382.60/135,744.66 = 55,964.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,382.60x = 135,744.66 × 55,964.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,382.60x = 7,596,884,739.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,596,884,739.46/98,382.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77,217.77

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