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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149,545.70, 206,256.38 and 95,835.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149,545.70, 206,256.38 and 95,835.71 is: 132,178.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149,545.70 : 206,256.38 = 95,835.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149,545.70/206,256.38 = 95,835.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149,545.70x = 206,256.38 × 95,835.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149,545.70x = 19,766,726,140.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,766,726,140.15/149,545.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,178.50

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