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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,214.72, 201,809.64 and 95,137.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,214.72, 201,809.64 and 95,137.32 is: 131,311.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,214.72 : 201,809.64 = 95,137.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,214.72/201,809.64 = 95,137.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,214.72x = 201,809.64 × 95,137.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,214.72x = 19,199,628,299.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,199,628,299.76/146,214.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,311.19

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