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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136,783.80, 188,781.47 and 98,669.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136,783.80, 188,781.47 and 98,669.66 is: 136,178.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136,783.80 : 188,781.47 = 98,669.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136,783.80/188,781.47 = 98,669.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136,783.80x = 188,781.47 × 98,669.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136,783.80x = 18,627,002,021.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,627,002,021.94/136,783.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,178.42

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