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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136,247.17, 204,075.37 and 65,979.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136,247.17, 204,075.37 and 65,979.13 is: 98,825.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136,247.17 : 204,075.37 = 65,979.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136,247.17/204,075.37 = 65,979.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136,247.17x = 204,075.37 × 65,979.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136,247.17x = 13,464,714,181.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,464,714,181.70/136,247.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,825.65

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