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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,359.56, 202,119.72 and 125,014.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,359.56, 202,119.72 and 125,014.44 is: 172,642.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,359.56 : 202,119.72 = 125,014.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,359.56/202,119.72 = 125,014.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,359.56x = 202,119.72 × 125,014.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,359.56x = 25,267,883,608.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,267,883,608.76/146,359.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,642.52

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