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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149,333.21, 206,079.74 and 82,265.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149,333.21, 206,079.74 and 82,265.21 is: 113,525.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149,333.21 : 206,079.74 = 82,265.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149,333.21/206,079.74 = 82,265.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149,333.21x = 206,079.74 × 82,265.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149,333.21x = 16,953,191,646.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,953,191,646.12/149,333.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113,525.93

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