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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,488.14, 202,155.19 and 86,061.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,488.14, 202,155.19 and 86,061.30 is: 118,765.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,488.14 : 202,155.19 = 86,061.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,488.14/202,155.19 = 86,061.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,488.14x = 202,155.19 × 86,061.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,488.14x = 17,397,738,453.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,397,738,453.15/146,488.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,765.51

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