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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149,259.38, 205,974.99 and 81,277.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149,259.38, 205,974.99 and 81,277.18 is: 112,160.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149,259.38 : 205,974.99 = 81,277.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149,259.38/205,974.99 = 81,277.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149,259.38x = 205,974.99 × 81,277.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149,259.38x = 16,741,065,822.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,741,065,822.79/149,259.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,160.90

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