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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,506.08, 202,178.64 and 79,438.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,506.08, 202,178.64 and 79,438.08 is: 109,624.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,506.08 : 202,178.64 = 79,438.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,506.08/202,178.64 = 79,438.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,506.08x = 202,178.64 × 79,438.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,506.08x = 16,060,682,978.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,060,682,978.61/146,506.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,624.69

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