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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,417.64, 135,823.86 and 55,973.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,417.64, 135,823.86 and 55,973.64 is: 77,247.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,417.64 : 135,823.86 = 55,973.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,417.64/135,823.86 = 55,973.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,417.64x = 135,823.86 × 55,973.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,417.64x = 7,602,555,843.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,602,555,843.05/98,417.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77,247.90

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