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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136,038.30, 204,276.15 and 98,859.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136,038.30, 204,276.15 and 98,859.30 is: 148,447.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136,038.30 : 204,276.15 = 98,859.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136,038.30/204,276.15 = 98,859.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136,038.30x = 204,276.15 × 98,859.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136,038.30x = 20,194,597,195.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,194,597,195.70/136,038.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,447.88

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