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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,477.94, 135,910.98 and 55,457.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,477.94, 135,910.98 and 55,457.85 is: 76,538.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,477.94 : 135,910.98 = 55,457.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,477.94/135,910.98 = 55,457.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,477.94x = 135,910.98 × 55,457.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,477.94x = 7,537,330,742.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,537,330,742.19/98,477.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76,538.27

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