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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,635, 202,356.30 and 79,567

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,635, 202,356.30 and 79,567 is: 109,802.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,635 : 202,356.30 = 79,567 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,635/202,356.30 = 79,567/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,635x = 202,356.30 × 79,567
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,635x = 16,100,883,722.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,100,883,722.10/146,635
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,802.46

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