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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148,788, 205,327.44 and 81,724.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148,788, 205,327.44 and 81,724.32 is: 112,779.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148,788 : 205,327.44 = 81,724.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148,788/205,327.44 = 81,724.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148,788x = 205,327.44 × 81,724.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148,788x = 16,780,245,411.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,780,245,411.34/148,788
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,779.56

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