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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149,376.74, 206,137.25 and 81,394.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149,376.74, 206,137.25 and 81,394.19 is: 112,322.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149,376.74 : 206,137.25 = 81,394.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149,376.74/206,137.25 = 81,394.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149,376.74x = 206,137.25 × 81,394.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149,376.74x = 16,778,373,461.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,778,373,461.89/149,376.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,322.53

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