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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136,983.88, 188,985.66 and 101,259.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136,983.88, 188,985.66 and 101,259.64 is: 139,699.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136,983.88 : 188,985.66 = 101,259.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136,983.88/188,985.66 = 101,259.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136,983.88x = 188,985.66 × 101,259.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136,983.88x = 19,136,619,896.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,136,619,896.76/136,983.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,699.79

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