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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,023.83, 201,511.68 and 84,775.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,023.83, 201,511.68 and 84,775.70 is: 116,989.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,023.83 : 201,511.68 = 84,775.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,023.83/201,511.68 = 84,775.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,023.83x = 201,511.68 × 84,775.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,023.83x = 17,083,292,722.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,083,292,722.62/146,023.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116,989.76

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