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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,591.21, 202,191.58 and 134,530.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,591.21, 202,191.58 and 134,530.64 is: 185,556.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,591.21 : 202,191.58 = 134,530.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,591.21/202,191.58 = 134,530.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,591.21x = 202,191.58 × 134,530.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,591.21x = 27,200,961,649.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,200,961,649.05/146,591.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,556.57

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