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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148,896, 205,476.48 and 81,828

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148,896, 205,476.48 and 81,828 is: 112,922.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148,896 : 205,476.48 = 81,828 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148,896/205,476.48 = 81,828/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148,896x = 205,476.48 × 81,828
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148,896x = 16,813,729,405.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,813,729,405.44/148,896
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,922.64

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