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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149,834, 206,770.92 and 82,766

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149,834, 206,770.92 and 82,766 is: 114,217.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149,834 : 206,770.92 = 82,766 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149,834/206,770.92 = 82,766/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149,834x = 206,770.92 × 82,766
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149,834x = 17,113,601,964.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,113,601,964.72/149,834
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,217.08

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