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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,812.29, 136,326.89 and 55,786.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,812.29, 136,326.89 and 55,786.41 is: 76,966.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,812.29 : 136,326.89 = 55,786.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,812.29/136,326.89 = 55,786.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,812.29x = 136,326.89 × 55,786.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,812.29x = 7,605,187,500.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,605,187,500.63/98,812.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76,966.01

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