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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,517.66, 135,941.67 and 55,491.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,517.66, 135,941.67 and 55,491.90 is: 76,571.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,517.66 : 135,941.67 = 55,491.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,517.66/135,941.67 = 55,491.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,517.66x = 135,941.67 × 55,491.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,517.66x = 7,543,661,557.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,543,661,557.47/98,517.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76,571.67

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