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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,462.93, 202,106.27 and 85,220.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,462.93, 202,106.27 and 85,220.45 is: 117,596.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,462.93 : 202,106.27 = 85,220.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,462.93/202,106.27 = 85,220.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,462.93x = 202,106.27 × 85,220.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,462.93x = 17,223,586,345.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,223,586,345.85/146,462.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117,596.90

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