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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149,273.76, 206,007.16 and 82,205.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149,273.76, 206,007.16 and 82,205.76 is: 113,449.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149,273.76 : 206,007.16 = 82,205.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149,273.76/206,007.16 = 82,205.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149,273.76x = 206,007.16 × 82,205.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149,273.76x = 16,934,975,153.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,934,975,153.24/149,273.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113,449.11

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