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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,474.58, 201,989.36 and 110,262.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,474.58, 201,989.36 and 110,262.72 is: 152,052.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,474.58 : 201,989.36 = 110,262.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,474.58/201,989.36 = 110,262.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,474.58x = 201,989.36 × 110,262.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,474.58x = 22,271,896,244.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,271,896,244.66/146,474.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,052.98

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