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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,517, 202,193.46 and 79,449

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,517, 202,193.46 and 79,449 is: 109,639.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,517 : 202,193.46 = 79,449 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,517/202,193.46 = 79,449/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,517x = 202,193.46 × 79,449
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,517x = 16,064,068,203.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,064,068,203.54/146,517
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,639.62

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