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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,423, 135,831.04 and 55,995.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,423, 135,831.04 and 55,995.20 is: 77,277.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,423 : 135,831.04 = 55,995.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,423/135,831.04 = 55,995.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,423x = 135,831.04 × 55,995.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,423x = 7,605,886,251.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,605,886,251.01/98,423
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77,277.53

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