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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,543.41, 202,233.52 and 82,012.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,543.41, 202,233.52 and 82,012.14 is: 113,178.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,543.41 : 202,233.52 = 82,012.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,543.41/202,233.52 = 82,012.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,543.41x = 202,233.52 × 82,012.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,543.41x = 16,585,603,830.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,585,603,830.58/146,543.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113,178.78

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