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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,432.16, 202,180.50 and 115,759.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,432.16, 202,180.50 and 115,759.44 is: 159,830.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,432.16 : 202,180.50 = 115,759.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,432.16/202,180.50 = 115,759.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,432.16x = 202,180.50 × 115,759.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,432.16x = 23,404,301,458.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,404,301,458.92/146,432.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,830.34

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