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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,526.38, 135,966.55 and 56,084.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,526.38, 135,966.55 and 56,084.91 is: 77,397.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,526.38 : 135,966.55 = 56,084.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,526.38/135,966.55 = 56,084.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,526.38x = 135,966.55 × 56,084.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,526.38x = 7,625,671,174.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,625,671,174.83/98,526.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77,397.26

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