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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,676, 202,413.42 and 79,608

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,676, 202,413.42 and 79,608 is: 109,859.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,676 : 202,413.42 = 79,608 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,676/202,413.42 = 79,608/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,676x = 202,413.42 × 79,608
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,676x = 16,113,727,539.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,113,727,539.36/146,676
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,859.33

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