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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,389.32, 202,017.06 and 79,321.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,389.32, 202,017.06 and 79,321.32 is: 109,463.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,389.32 : 202,017.06 = 79,321.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,389.32/202,017.06 = 79,321.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,389.32x = 202,017.06 × 79,321.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,389.32x = 16,024,259,861.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,024,259,861.72/146,389.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,463.31

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