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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148,191, 204,503.58 and 81,123

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148,191, 204,503.58 and 81,123 is: 111,949.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148,191 : 204,503.58 = 81,123 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148,191/204,503.58 = 81,123/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148,191x = 204,503.58 × 81,123
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148,191x = 16,589,943,920.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,589,943,920.34/148,191
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111,949.74

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