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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148,737.52, 205,181.64 and 94,966

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148,737.52, 205,181.64 and 94,966 is: 131,004.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148,737.52 : 205,181.64 = 94,966 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148,737.52/205,181.64 = 94,966/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148,737.52x = 205,181.64 × 94,966
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148,737.52x = 19,485,279,624.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,485,279,624.24/148,737.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,004.47

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