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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,415.53, 135,824.33 and 55,396.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,415.53, 135,824.33 and 55,396.34 is: 76,453.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,415.53 : 135,824.33 = 55,396.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,415.53/135,824.33 = 55,396.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,415.53x = 135,824.33 × 55,396.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,415.53x = 7,524,169,808.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,524,169,808.85/98,415.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76,453.08

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