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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,415.15, 135,878.28 and 75,714.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,415.15, 135,878.28 and 75,714.09 is: 104,535.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,415.15 : 135,878.28 = 75,714.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,415.15/135,878.28 = 75,714.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,415.15x = 135,878.28 × 75,714.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,415.15x = 10,287,900,320.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,287,900,320.97/98,415.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104,535.74

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