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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136,057.60, 204,086.40 and 98,538.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136,057.60, 204,086.40 and 98,538.40 is: 147,807.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136,057.60 : 204,086.40 = 98,538.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136,057.60/204,086.40 = 98,538.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136,057.60x = 204,086.40 × 98,538.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136,057.60x = 20,110,347,317.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,110,347,317.76/136,057.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,807.60

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