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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,059.36, 201,514.80 and 115,334.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,059.36, 201,514.80 and 115,334.92 is: 159,124.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,059.36 : 201,514.80 = 115,334.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,059.36/201,514.80 = 115,334.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,059.36x = 201,514.80 × 115,334.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,059.36x = 23,241,693,336.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,241,693,336.82/146,059.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,124.98

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