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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,316.08, 201,917.16 and 79,248.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,316.08, 201,917.16 and 79,248.08 is: 109,362.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,316.08 : 201,917.16 = 79,248.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,316.08/201,917.16 = 79,248.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,316.08x = 201,917.16 × 79,248.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,316.08x = 16,001,547,249.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,001,547,249.05/146,316.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,362.88

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