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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148,212.64, 204,651.38 and 136,878

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148,212.64, 204,651.38 and 136,878 is: 189,000.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148,212.64 : 204,651.38 = 136,878 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148,212.64/204,651.38 = 136,878/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148,212.64x = 204,651.38 × 136,878
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148,212.64x = 28,012,271,591.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,012,271,591.64/148,212.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,000.56

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