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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149,262.70, 205,824.67 and 115,276.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149,262.70, 205,824.67 and 115,276.72 is: 158,959.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149,262.70 : 205,824.67 = 115,276.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149,262.70/205,824.67 = 115,276.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149,262.70x = 205,824.67 × 115,276.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149,262.70x = 23,726,792,852.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,726,792,852.68/149,262.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,959.96

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