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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,238.60, 205,200.60 and 146,238.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,238.60, 205,200.60 and 146,238.60 is: 205,200.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,238.60 : 205,200.60 = 146,238.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,238.60/205,200.60 = 146,238.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,238.60x = 205,200.60 × 146,238.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,238.60x = 30,008,248,463.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,008,248,463.16/146,238.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,200.60

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