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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,707.11, 202,441.80 and 116,565.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,707.11, 202,441.80 and 116,565.39 is: 160,849.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,707.11 : 202,441.80 = 116,565.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,707.11/202,441.80 = 116,565.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,707.11x = 202,441.80 × 116,565.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,707.11x = 23,597,707,369.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,597,707,369.30/146,707.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,849.11

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