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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149,283.24, 205,997.31 and 88,844.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149,283.24, 205,997.31 and 88,844.13 is: 122,596.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149,283.24 : 205,997.31 = 88,844.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149,283.24/205,997.31 = 88,844.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149,283.24x = 205,997.31 × 88,844.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149,283.24x = 18,301,651,789.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,301,651,789.29/149,283.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,596.83

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