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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,481.52, 135,918.84 and 56,050.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,481.52, 135,918.84 and 56,050.48 is: 77,357.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,481.52 : 135,918.84 = 56,050.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,481.52/135,918.84 = 56,050.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,481.52x = 135,918.84 × 56,050.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,481.52x = 7,618,316,223.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,618,316,223.04/98,481.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77,357.83

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