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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136,661.63, 188,337.67 and 98,354.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136,661.63, 188,337.67 and 98,354.68 is: 135,545.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136,661.63 : 188,337.67 = 98,354.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136,661.63/188,337.67 = 98,354.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136,661.63x = 188,337.67 × 98,354.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136,661.63x = 18,523,890,548.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,523,890,548.06/136,661.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,545.66

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