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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,588.22, 202,256.46 and 86,154.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,588.22, 202,256.46 and 86,154.12 is: 118,871.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,588.22 : 202,256.46 = 86,154.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,588.22/202,256.46 = 86,154.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,588.22x = 202,256.46 × 86,154.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,588.22x = 17,425,227,325.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,425,227,325.62/146,588.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,871.95

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