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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136,227.60, 204,341.40 and 98,611.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136,227.60, 204,341.40 and 98,611.20 is: 147,916.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136,227.60 : 204,341.40 = 98,611.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136,227.60/204,341.40 = 98,611.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136,227.60x = 204,341.40 × 98,611.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136,227.60x = 20,150,350,663.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,150,350,663.68/136,227.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,916.80

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