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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,545.39, 202,168.43 and 86,088.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,545.39, 202,168.43 and 86,088.76 is: 118,764.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,545.39 : 202,168.43 = 86,088.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,545.39/202,168.43 = 86,088.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,545.39x = 202,168.43 × 86,088.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,545.39x = 17,404,429,449.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,404,429,449.85/146,545.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,764.77

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