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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149,388.71, 206,153.73 and 81,406.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149,388.71, 206,153.73 and 81,406.26 is: 112,339.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149,388.71 : 206,153.73 = 81,406.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149,388.71/206,153.73 = 81,406.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149,388.71x = 206,153.73 × 81,406.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149,388.71x = 16,782,204,144.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,782,204,144.35/149,388.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,339.18

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