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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148,069, 204,340.08 and 81,001

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148,069, 204,340.08 and 81,001 is: 111,784.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148,069 : 204,340.08 = 81,001 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148,069/204,340.08 = 81,001/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148,069x = 204,340.08 × 81,001
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148,069x = 16,551,750,820.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,551,750,820.08/148,069
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111,784.04

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