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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,519.28, 202,196.72 and 79,451.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,519.28, 202,196.72 and 79,451.28 is: 109,642.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,519.28 : 202,196.72 = 79,451.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,519.28/202,196.72 = 79,451.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,519.28x = 202,196.72 × 79,451.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,519.28x = 16,064,788,215.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,064,788,215.80/146,519.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,642.83

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