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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,227.76, 201,794.04 and 79,159.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,227.76, 201,794.04 and 79,159.76 is: 109,240.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,227.76 : 201,794.04 = 79,159.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,227.76/201,794.04 = 79,159.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,227.76x = 201,794.04 × 79,159.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,227.76x = 15,973,967,775.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,973,967,775.83/146,227.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,240.32

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