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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,985.72, 136,598.61 and 55,964.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,985.72, 136,598.61 and 55,964.49 is: 77,230.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,985.72 : 136,598.61 = 55,964.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,985.72/136,598.61 = 55,964.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,985.72x = 136,598.61 × 55,964.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,985.72x = 7,644,671,543.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,644,671,543.36/98,985.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77,230.04

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