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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149,299.54, 206,033.36 and 82,231.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149,299.54, 206,033.36 and 82,231.54 is: 113,479.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149,299.54 : 206,033.36 = 82,231.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149,299.54/206,033.36 = 82,231.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149,299.54x = 206,033.36 × 82,231.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149,299.54x = 16,942,440,484.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,942,440,484.17/149,299.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113,479.52

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