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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149,536.14, 206,351.64 and 84,996.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149,536.14, 206,351.64 and 84,996.41 is: 117,290.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149,536.14 : 206,351.64 = 84,996.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149,536.14/206,351.64 = 84,996.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149,536.14x = 206,351.64 × 84,996.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149,536.14x = 17,539,147,565.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,539,147,565.85/149,536.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117,290.36

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