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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,265.66, 201,845.52 and 79,197.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,265.66, 201,845.52 and 79,197.66 is: 109,292.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,265.66 : 201,845.52 = 79,197.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,265.66/201,845.52 = 79,197.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,265.66x = 201,845.52 × 79,197.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,265.66x = 15,985,692,865.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,985,692,865.48/146,265.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,292.18

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