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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,771.41, 136,306.88 and 56,329.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,771.41, 136,306.88 and 56,329.03 is: 77,735.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,771.41 : 136,306.88 = 56,329.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,771.41/136,306.88 = 56,329.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,771.41x = 136,306.88 × 56,329.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,771.41x = 7,678,034,332.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,678,034,332.73/98,771.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77,735.39

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