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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148,158, 204,459.48 and 81,091.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148,158, 204,459.48 and 81,091.44 is: 111,906.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148,158 : 204,459.48 = 81,091.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148,158/204,459.48 = 81,091.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148,158x = 204,459.48 × 81,091.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148,158x = 16,579,913,654.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,579,913,654.85/148,158
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111,906.98

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