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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,516.16, 135,939.60 and 55,490.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,516.16, 135,939.60 and 55,490.40 is: 76,569.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,516.16 : 135,939.60 = 55,490.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,516.16/135,939.60 = 55,490.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,516.16x = 135,939.60 × 55,490.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,516.16x = 7,543,342,779.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,543,342,779.84/98,516.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76,569.60

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