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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,637.81, 202,359.47 and 79,569.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,637.81, 202,359.47 and 79,569.81 is: 109,805.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,637.81 : 202,359.47 = 79,569.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,637.81/202,359.47 = 79,569.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,637.81x = 202,359.47 × 79,569.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,637.81x = 16,101,704,181.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,101,704,181.75/146,637.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,805.95

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