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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149,543.61, 206,364.45 and 82,475.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149,543.61, 206,364.45 and 82,475.61 is: 113,813.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149,543.61 : 206,364.45 = 82,475.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149,543.61/206,364.45 = 82,475.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149,543.61x = 206,364.45 × 82,475.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149,543.61x = 17,020,033,896.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,020,033,896.06/149,543.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113,813.18

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