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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,571.42, 202,251.56 and 82,044.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,571.42, 202,251.56 and 82,044.27 is: 113,211.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,571.42 : 202,251.56 = 82,044.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,571.42/202,251.56 = 82,044.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,571.42x = 202,251.56 × 82,044.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,571.42x = 16,593,581,478.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,593,581,478.80/146,571.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113,211.58

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