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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,686.89, 202,362.78 and 95,687.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,686.89, 202,362.78 and 95,687.88 is: 132,006.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,686.89 : 202,362.78 = 95,687.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,686.89/202,362.78 = 95,687.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,686.89x = 202,362.78 × 95,687.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,686.89x = 19,363,665,409.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,363,665,409.11/146,686.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,006.79

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