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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,628, 202,347.12 and 90,038.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,628, 202,347.12 and 90,038.88 is: 124,253.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,628 : 202,347.12 = 90,038.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,628/202,347.12 = 90,038.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,628x = 202,347.12 × 90,038.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,628x = 18,219,108,056.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,219,108,056.03/146,628
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124,253.95

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