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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136,614.60, 204,921.90 and 98,998.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136,614.60, 204,921.90 and 98,998.20 is: 148,497.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136,614.60 : 204,921.90 = 98,998.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136,614.60/204,921.90 = 98,998.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136,614.60x = 204,921.90 × 98,998.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136,614.60x = 20,286,899,240.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,286,899,240.58/136,614.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,497.30

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