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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148,740, 205,261.20 and 81,672

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148,740, 205,261.20 and 81,672 is: 112,707.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148,740 : 205,261.20 = 81,672 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148,740/205,261.20 = 81,672/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148,740x = 205,261.20 × 81,672
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148,740x = 16,764,092,726.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,764,092,726.40/148,740
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,707.36

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