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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,316.83, 201,933.62 and 82,658.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,316.83, 201,933.62 and 82,658.73 is: 114,078.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,316.83 : 201,933.62 = 82,658.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,316.83/201,933.62 = 82,658.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,316.83x = 201,933.62 × 82,658.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,316.83x = 16,691,576,573.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,691,576,573.50/146,316.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,078.31

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