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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,608.20, 205,666.20 and 146,608.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,608.20, 205,666.20 and 146,608.20 is: 205,666.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,608.20 : 205,666.20 = 146,608.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,608.20/205,666.20 = 146,608.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,608.20x = 205,666.20 × 146,608.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,608.20x = 30,152,351,382.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,152,351,382.84/146,608.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,666.20

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