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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148,111, 204,393.32 and 81,043

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148,111, 204,393.32 and 81,043 is: 111,839.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148,111 : 204,393.32 = 81,043 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148,111/204,393.32 = 81,043/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148,111x = 204,393.32 × 81,043
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148,111x = 16,564,647,832.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,564,647,832.76/148,111
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111,839.42

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