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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,380.38, 202,005.05 and 79,312.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,380.38, 202,005.05 and 79,312.38 is: 109,451.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,380.38 : 202,005.05 = 79,312.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,380.38/202,005.05 = 79,312.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,380.38x = 202,005.05 × 79,312.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,380.38x = 16,021,501,287.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,021,501,287.52/146,380.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,451.15

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