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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,388.48, 201,904.62 and 126,005.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,388.48, 201,904.62 and 126,005.22 is: 173,791.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,388.48 : 201,904.62 = 126,005.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,388.48/201,904.62 = 126,005.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,388.48x = 201,904.62 × 126,005.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,388.48x = 25,441,036,062.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,441,036,062.12/146,388.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,791.24

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