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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,382.38, 202,007.82 and 79,314.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,382.38, 202,007.82 and 79,314.38 is: 109,453.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,382.38 : 202,007.82 = 79,314.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,382.38/202,007.82 = 79,314.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,382.38x = 202,007.82 × 79,314.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,382.38x = 16,022,123,988.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,022,123,988.41/146,382.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,453.91

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