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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149,545.73, 206,367.40 and 82,477.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149,545.73, 206,367.40 and 82,477.73 is: 113,816.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149,545.73 : 206,367.40 = 82,477.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149,545.73/206,367.40 = 82,477.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149,545.73x = 206,367.40 × 82,477.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149,545.73x = 17,020,714,698.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,020,714,698.00/149,545.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113,816.12

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