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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148,314.06, 204,678.51 and 81,246.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148,314.06, 204,678.51 and 81,246.06 is: 112,122.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148,314.06 : 204,678.51 = 81,246.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148,314.06/204,678.51 = 81,246.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148,314.06x = 204,678.51 × 81,246.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148,314.06x = 16,629,322,504.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,629,322,504.17/148,314.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,122.36

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