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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,246.25, 201,624.65 and 116,131.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,246.25, 201,624.65 and 116,131.26 is: 160,106.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,246.25 : 201,624.65 = 116,131.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,246.25/201,624.65 = 116,131.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,246.25x = 201,624.65 × 116,131.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,246.25x = 23,414,924,185.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,414,924,185.79/146,246.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,106.16

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