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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,665.59, 136,171.85 and 55,653.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,665.59, 136,171.85 and 55,653.91 is: 76,809.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,665.59 : 136,171.85 = 55,653.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,665.59/136,171.85 = 55,653.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,665.59x = 136,171.85 × 55,653.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,665.59x = 7,578,495,726.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,578,495,726.98/98,665.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76,809.91

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