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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,605.70, 205,662.70 and 146,605.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,605.70, 205,662.70 and 146,605.70 is: 205,662.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,605.70 : 205,662.70 = 146,605.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,605.70/205,662.70 = 146,605.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,605.70x = 205,662.70 × 146,605.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,605.70x = 30,151,324,097.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,151,324,097.39/146,605.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,662.70

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