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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149,385.71, 206,149.59 and 81,403.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149,385.71, 206,149.59 and 81,403.26 is: 112,335.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149,385.71 : 206,149.59 = 81,403.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149,385.71/206,149.59 = 81,403.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149,385.71x = 206,149.59 × 81,403.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149,385.71x = 16,781,248,673.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,781,248,673.66/149,385.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,335.03

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