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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,409.63, 202,049.64 and 81,877.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,409.63, 202,049.64 and 81,877.18 is: 112,992.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,409.63 : 202,049.64 = 81,877.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,409.63/202,049.64 = 81,877.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,409.63x = 202,049.64 × 81,877.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,409.63x = 16,543,254,616.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,543,254,616.93/146,409.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,992.94

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