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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,409.38, 135,815.87 and 55,390.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,409.38, 135,815.87 and 55,390.18 is: 76,444.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,409.38 : 135,815.87 = 55,390.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,409.38/135,815.87 = 55,390.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,409.38x = 135,815.87 × 55,390.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,409.38x = 7,522,865,539.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,522,865,539.75/98,409.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76,444.60

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