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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,593.20, 205,645.20 and 146,593.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,593.20, 205,645.20 and 146,593.20 is: 205,645.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,593.20 : 205,645.20 = 146,593.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,593.20/205,645.20 = 146,593.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,593.20x = 205,645.20 × 146,593.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,593.20x = 30,146,187,932.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,146,187,932.64/146,593.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,645.20

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