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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,481.88, 135,891.30 and 56,035.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,481.88, 135,891.30 and 56,035.72 is: 77,321.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,481.88 : 135,891.30 = 56,035.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,481.88/135,891.30 = 56,035.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,481.88x = 135,891.30 × 56,035.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,481.88x = 7,614,766,837.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,614,766,837.24/98,481.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77,321.50

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