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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149,312.70, 205,978.94 and 95,554.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149,312.70, 205,978.94 and 95,554.62 is: 131,818.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149,312.70 : 205,978.94 = 95,554.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149,312.70/205,978.94 = 95,554.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149,312.70x = 205,978.94 × 95,554.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149,312.70x = 19,682,239,339.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,682,239,339.70/149,312.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,818.92

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