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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,391.42, 202,014.90 and 82,727.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,391.42, 202,014.90 and 82,727.82 is: 114,161.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,391.42 : 202,014.90 = 82,727.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,391.42/202,014.90 = 82,727.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,391.42x = 202,014.90 × 82,727.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,391.42x = 16,712,252,284.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,712,252,284.52/146,391.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,161.42

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