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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,520, 202,197.60 and 79,452

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,520, 202,197.60 and 79,452 is: 109,643.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,520 : 202,197.60 = 79,452 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,520/202,197.60 = 79,452/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,520x = 202,197.60 × 79,452
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,520x = 16,065,003,715.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,065,003,715.20/146,520
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,643.76

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