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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,546.43, 202,273.85 and 86,136.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,546.43, 202,273.85 and 86,136.48 is: 118,891.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,546.43 : 202,273.85 = 86,136.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,546.43/202,273.85 = 86,136.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,546.43x = 202,273.85 × 86,136.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,546.43x = 17,423,157,004.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,423,157,004.37/146,546.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,891.72

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