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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,319, 201,920.22 and 79,251

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,319, 201,920.22 and 79,251 is: 109,366.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,319 : 201,920.22 = 79,251 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,319/201,920.22 = 79,251/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,319x = 201,920.22 × 79,251
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,319x = 16,002,379,355.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,002,379,355.22/146,319
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,366.38

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