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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,688.35, 202,258.46 and 136,059.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,688.35, 202,258.46 and 136,059.53 is: 187,603.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,688.35 : 202,258.46 = 136,059.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,688.35/202,258.46 = 136,059.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,688.35x = 202,258.46 × 136,059.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,688.35x = 27,519,190,334.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,519,190,334.98/146,688.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,603.11

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