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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,588.28, 202,285.62 and 82,927.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,588.28, 202,285.62 and 82,927.16 is: 114,435.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,588.28 : 202,285.62 = 82,927.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,588.28/202,285.62 = 82,927.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,588.28x = 202,285.62 × 82,927.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,588.28x = 16,774,971,975.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,774,971,975.44/146,588.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,435.97

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