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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,614.16, 202,141.32 and 119,729.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,614.16, 202,141.32 and 119,729.36 is: 165,074.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,614.16 : 202,141.32 = 119,729.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,614.16/202,141.32 = 119,729.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,614.16x = 202,141.32 × 119,729.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,614.16x = 24,202,250,873.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,202,250,873.16/146,614.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,074.44

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