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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,488.96, 202,153.92 and 79,419.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,488.96, 202,153.92 and 79,419.52 is: 109,598.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,488.96 : 202,153.92 = 79,419.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,488.96/202,153.92 = 79,419.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,488.96x = 202,153.92 × 79,419.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,488.96x = 16,054,967,292.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,054,967,292.52/146,488.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,598.48

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