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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,546.30, 202,013.43 and 114,659.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,546.30, 202,013.43 and 114,659.84 is: 158,058.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,546.30 : 202,013.43 = 114,659.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,546.30/202,013.43 = 114,659.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,546.30x = 202,013.43 × 114,659.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,546.30x = 23,162,826,551.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,162,826,551.58/146,546.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,058.08

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