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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148,722, 205,236.36 and 81,658.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148,722, 205,236.36 and 81,658.32 is: 112,688.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148,722 : 205,236.36 = 81,658.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148,722/205,236.36 = 81,658.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148,722x = 205,236.36 × 81,658.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148,722x = 16,759,256,360.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,759,256,360.52/148,722
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,688.48

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