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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,464.88, 135,867.84 and 56,018.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,464.88, 135,867.84 and 56,018.72 is: 77,298.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,464.88 : 135,867.84 = 56,018.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,464.88/135,867.84 = 56,018.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,464.88x = 135,867.84 × 56,018.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,464.88x = 7,611,142,485.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,611,142,485.96/98,464.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77,298.04

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