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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,660, 202,443.28 and 87,044

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,660, 202,443.28 and 87,044 is: 120,151.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,660 : 202,443.28 = 87,044 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,660/202,443.28 = 87,044/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,660x = 202,443.28 × 87,044
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,660x = 17,621,472,864.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,621,472,864.32/146,660
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,151.87

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