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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,490.76, 135,901.42 and 56,050

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,490.76, 135,901.42 and 56,050 is: 77,339.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,490.76 : 135,901.42 = 56,050 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,490.76/135,901.42 = 56,050/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,490.76x = 135,901.42 × 56,050
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,490.76x = 7,617,274,591.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,617,274,591.00/98,490.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77,339.99

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