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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,647.08, 202,372.97 and 79,579.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,647.08, 202,372.97 and 79,579.08 is: 109,819.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,647.08 : 202,372.97 = 79,579.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,647.08/202,372.97 = 79,579.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,647.08x = 202,372.97 × 79,579.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,647.08x = 16,104,654,064.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,104,654,064.59/146,647.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,819.13

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