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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,211.68, 201,772.78 and 79,143.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,211.68, 201,772.78 and 79,143.68 is: 109,218.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,211.68 : 201,772.78 = 79,143.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,211.68/201,772.78 = 79,143.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,211.68x = 201,772.78 × 79,143.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,211.68x = 15,969,040,333.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,969,040,333.03/146,211.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,218.64

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