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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148,775.26, 205,313.43 and 81,708.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148,775.26, 205,313.43 and 81,708.70 is: 112,759.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148,775.26 : 205,313.43 = 81,708.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148,775.26/205,313.43 = 81,708.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148,775.26x = 205,313.43 × 81,708.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148,775.26x = 16,775,893,457.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,775,893,457.84/148,775.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,759.97

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