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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,265.35, 201,867.72 and 85,869.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,265.35, 201,867.72 and 85,869.30 is: 118,512.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,265.35 : 201,867.72 = 85,869.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,265.35/201,867.72 = 85,869.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,265.35x = 201,867.72 × 85,869.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,265.35x = 17,334,239,809.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,334,239,809.00/146,265.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,512.28

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