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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,513.72, 135,949.08 and 56,072.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,513.72, 135,949.08 and 56,072.25 is: 77,379.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,513.72 : 135,949.08 = 56,072.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,513.72/135,949.08 = 56,072.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,513.72x = 135,949.08 × 56,072.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,513.72x = 7,622,971,011.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,622,971,011.30/98,513.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77,379.79

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