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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,346.76, 201,958.50 and 79,278.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,346.76, 201,958.50 and 79,278.76 is: 109,404.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,346.76 : 201,958.50 = 79,278.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,346.76/201,958.50 = 79,278.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,346.76x = 201,958.50 × 79,278.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,346.76x = 16,011,019,451.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,011,019,451.46/146,346.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,404.67

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