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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,214.52, 201,776.34 and 79,146.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,214.52, 201,776.34 and 79,146.52 is: 109,222.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,214.52 : 201,776.34 = 79,146.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,214.52/201,776.34 = 79,146.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,214.52x = 201,776.34 × 79,146.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,214.52x = 15,969,895,129.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,969,895,129.34/146,214.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,222.36

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