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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149,237.79, 205,891.71 and 95,514.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149,237.79, 205,891.71 and 95,514.14 is: 131,773.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149,237.79 : 205,891.71 = 95,514.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149,237.79/205,891.71 = 95,514.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149,237.79x = 205,891.71 × 95,514.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149,237.79x = 19,665,568,584.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,665,568,584.32/149,237.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,773.38

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