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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136,250.10, 204,375.15 and 98,633.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136,250.10, 204,375.15 and 98,633.70 is: 147,950.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136,250.10 : 204,375.15 = 98,633.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136,250.10/204,375.15 = 98,633.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136,250.10x = 204,375.15 × 98,633.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136,250.10x = 20,158,277,232.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,158,277,232.56/136,250.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,950.55

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