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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136,233.60, 204,350.40 and 98,617.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136,233.60, 204,350.40 and 98,617.20 is: 147,925.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136,233.60 : 204,350.40 = 98,617.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136,233.60/204,350.40 = 98,617.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136,233.60x = 204,350.40 × 98,617.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136,233.60x = 20,152,464,266.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,152,464,266.88/136,233.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,925.80

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