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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,588.58, 202,292.63 and 79,520.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,588.58, 202,292.63 and 79,520.58 is: 109,738.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,588.58 : 202,292.63 = 79,520.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,588.58/202,292.63 = 79,520.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,588.58x = 202,292.63 × 79,520.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,588.58x = 16,086,428,373.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,086,428,373.83/146,588.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,738.62

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