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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,588.31, 202,114.58 and 123,887.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,588.31, 202,114.58 and 123,887.25 is: 170,814.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,588.31 : 202,114.58 = 123,887.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,588.31/202,114.58 = 123,887.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,588.31x = 202,114.58 × 123,887.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,588.31x = 25,039,418,881.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,039,418,881.67/146,588.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,814.57

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