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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136,392.54, 188,215.83 and 98,601.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136,392.54, 188,215.83 and 98,601.18 is: 136,065.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136,392.54 : 188,215.83 = 98,601.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136,392.54/188,215.83 = 98,601.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136,392.54x = 188,215.83 × 98,601.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136,392.54x = 18,558,302,932.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,558,302,932.68/136,392.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,065.38

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