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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,595.06, 202,123.89 and 123,894

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,595.06, 202,123.89 and 123,894 is: 170,823.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,595.06 : 202,123.89 = 123,894 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,595.06/202,123.89 = 123,894/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,595.06x = 202,123.89 × 123,894
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,595.06x = 25,041,937,227.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,041,937,227.66/146,595.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,823.88

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