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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,724.18, 136,239.37 and 55,712.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,724.18, 136,239.37 and 55,712.78 is: 76,883.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,724.18 : 136,239.37 = 55,712.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,724.18/136,239.37 = 55,712.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,724.18x = 136,239.37 × 55,712.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,724.18x = 7,590,273,738.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,590,273,738.57/98,724.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76,883.63

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