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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149,265.99, 205,977.74 and 82,197.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149,265.99, 205,977.74 and 82,197.99 is: 113,428.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149,265.99 : 205,977.74 = 82,197.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149,265.99/205,977.74 = 82,197.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149,265.99x = 205,977.74 × 82,197.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149,265.99x = 16,930,955,801.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,930,955,801.75/149,265.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113,428.09

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