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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136,805.70, 205,519.92 and 98,971.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136,805.70, 205,519.92 and 98,971.66 is: 148,682.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136,805.70 : 205,519.92 = 98,971.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136,805.70/205,519.92 = 98,971.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136,805.70x = 205,519.92 × 98,971.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136,805.70x = 20,340,647,645.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,340,647,645.47/136,805.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,682.75

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