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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,273.80, 205,059.80 and 146,273.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,273.80, 205,059.80 and 146,273.80 is: 205,059.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,273.80 : 205,059.80 = 146,273.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,273.80/205,059.80 = 146,273.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,273.80x = 205,059.80 × 146,273.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,273.80x = 29,994,876,173.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,994,876,173.24/146,273.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,059.80

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