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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,544.39, 202,167.05 and 86,087.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,544.39, 202,167.05 and 86,087.76 is: 118,763.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,544.39 : 202,167.05 = 86,087.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,544.39/202,167.05 = 86,087.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,544.39x = 202,167.05 × 86,087.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,544.39x = 17,404,109,034.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,404,109,034.24/146,544.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,763.39

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