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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,473.54, 202,131.66 and 86,049.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,473.54, 202,131.66 and 86,049.69 is: 118,747.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,473.54 : 202,131.66 = 86,049.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,473.54/202,131.66 = 86,049.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,473.54x = 202,131.66 × 86,049.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,473.54x = 17,393,365,671.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,393,365,671.53/146,473.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,747.50

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