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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,679.47, 136,169.44 and 55,656.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,679.47, 136,169.44 and 55,656.59 is: 76,801.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,679.47 : 136,169.44 = 55,656.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,679.47/136,169.44 = 55,656.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,679.47x = 136,169.44 × 55,656.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,679.47x = 7,578,725,872.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,578,725,872.62/98,679.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76,801.45

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