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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148,209.93, 204,647.58 and 136,875.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148,209.93, 204,647.58 and 136,875.29 is: 188,996.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148,209.93 : 204,647.58 = 136,875.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148,209.93/204,647.58 = 136,875.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148,209.93x = 204,647.58 × 136,875.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148,209.93x = 28,011,195,837.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,011,195,837.06/148,209.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,996.76

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