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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,533.26, 202,217.32 and 86,105.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,533.26, 202,217.32 and 86,105.23 is: 118,826.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,533.26 : 202,217.32 = 86,105.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,533.26/202,217.32 = 86,105.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,533.26x = 202,217.32 × 86,105.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,533.26x = 17,411,969,208.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,411,969,208.99/146,533.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,826.06

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