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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,602.20, 205,657.80 and 146,602.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,602.20, 205,657.80 and 146,602.20 is: 205,657.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,602.20 : 205,657.80 = 146,602.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,602.20/205,657.80 = 146,602.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,602.20x = 205,657.80 × 146,602.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,602.20x = 30,149,885,927.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,149,885,927.16/146,602.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,657.80

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