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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,816.29, 136,332.40 and 55,790.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,816.29, 136,332.40 and 55,790.41 is: 76,971.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,816.29 : 136,332.40 = 55,790.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,816.29/136,332.40 = 55,790.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,816.29x = 136,332.40 × 55,790.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,816.29x = 7,606,040,492.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,606,040,492.28/98,816.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76,971.52

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