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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148,526.48, 205,046.16 and 114,709.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148,526.48, 205,046.16 and 114,709.98 is: 158,361.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148,526.48 : 205,046.16 = 114,709.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148,526.48/205,046.16 = 114,709.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148,526.48x = 205,046.16 × 114,709.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148,526.48x = 23,520,840,912.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,520,840,912.68/148,526.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,361.26

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