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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,398, 202,029.48 and 79,330

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,398, 202,029.48 and 79,330 is: 109,475.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,398 : 202,029.48 = 79,330 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,398/202,029.48 = 79,330/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,398x = 202,029.48 × 79,330
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,398x = 16,026,998,648.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,026,998,648.40/146,398
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,475.53

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