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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,452.64, 135,859.92 and 56,007.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,452.64, 135,859.92 and 56,007.20 is: 77,287.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,452.64 : 135,859.92 = 56,007.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,452.64/135,859.92 = 56,007.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,452.64x = 135,859.92 × 56,007.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,452.64x = 7,609,133,711.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,609,133,711.42/98,452.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77,287.25

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