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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,464.32, 135,878.88 and 56,021.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,464.32, 135,878.88 and 56,021.88 is: 77,309.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,464.32 : 135,878.88 = 56,021.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,464.32/135,878.88 = 56,021.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,464.32x = 135,878.88 × 56,021.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,464.32x = 7,612,190,309.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,612,190,309.89/98,464.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77,309.12

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