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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136,813.68, 205,531.92 and 98,979.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136,813.68, 205,531.92 and 98,979.66 is: 148,694.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136,813.68 : 205,531.92 = 98,979.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136,813.68/205,531.92 = 98,979.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136,813.68x = 205,531.92 × 98,979.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136,813.68x = 20,343,479,560.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,343,479,560.75/136,813.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,694.78

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