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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,571.67, 202,048.41 and 114,685.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,571.67, 202,048.41 and 114,685.21 is: 158,093.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,571.67 : 202,048.41 = 114,685.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,571.67/202,048.41 = 114,685.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,571.67x = 202,048.41 × 114,685.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,571.67x = 23,171,964,331.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,171,964,331.02/146,571.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,093.06

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