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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136,979.60, 205,663.80 and 84,491.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136,979.60, 205,663.80 and 84,491.60 is: 126,857.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136,979.60 : 205,663.80 = 84,491.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136,979.60/205,663.80 = 84,491.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136,979.60x = 205,663.80 × 84,491.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136,979.60x = 17,376,863,524.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,376,863,524.08/136,979.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126,857.31

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