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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,645.70, 204,860.10 and 146,645.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,645.70, 204,860.10 and 146,645.70 is: 204,860.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,645.70 : 204,860.10 = 146,645.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,645.70/204,860.10 = 146,645.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,645.70x = 204,860.10 × 146,645.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,645.70x = 30,041,852,766.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,041,852,766.57/146,645.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,860.10

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