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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149,264.18, 205,766.96 and 113,391.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149,264.18, 205,766.96 and 113,391.91 is: 156,315.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149,264.18 : 205,766.96 = 113,391.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149,264.18/205,766.96 = 113,391.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149,264.18x = 205,766.96 × 113,391.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149,264.18x = 23,332,307,527.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,332,307,527.92/149,264.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,315.52

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