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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,637, 202,356.90 and 86,214.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,637, 202,356.90 and 86,214.44 is: 118,974.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,637 : 202,356.90 = 86,214.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,637/202,356.90 = 86,214.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,637x = 202,356.90 × 86,214.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,637x = 17,446,086,813.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,446,086,813.64/146,637
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,974.66

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