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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148,799.61, 205,423.43 and 114,733.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148,799.61, 205,423.43 and 114,733.44 is: 158,393.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148,799.61 : 205,423.43 = 114,733.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148,799.61/205,423.43 = 114,733.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148,799.61x = 205,423.43 × 114,733.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148,799.61x = 23,568,936,206.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,568,936,206.83/148,799.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,393.80

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