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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149,314.31, 206,053.76 and 82,246.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149,314.31, 206,053.76 and 82,246.31 is: 113,499.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149,314.31 : 206,053.76 = 82,246.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149,314.31/206,053.76 = 82,246.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149,314.31x = 206,053.76 × 82,246.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149,314.31x = 16,947,162,142.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,947,162,142.38/149,314.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113,499.92

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