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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,247.56, 201,786.98 and 84,957.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,247.56, 201,786.98 and 84,957.29 is: 117,220.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,247.56 : 201,786.98 = 84,957.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,247.56/201,786.98 = 84,957.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,247.56x = 201,786.98 × 84,957.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,247.56x = 17,143,273,544.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,143,273,544.36/146,247.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117,220.92

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