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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,402.92, 135,795.48 and 55,961.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,402.92, 135,795.48 and 55,961.56 is: 77,226.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,402.92 : 135,795.48 = 55,961.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,402.92/135,795.48 = 55,961.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,402.92x = 135,795.48 × 55,961.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,402.92x = 7,599,326,901.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,599,326,901.75/98,402.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77,226.64

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