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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,727.54, 202,030.62 and 114,591.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,727.54, 202,030.62 and 114,591.97 is: 157,782.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,727.54 : 202,030.62 = 114,591.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,727.54/202,030.62 = 114,591.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,727.54x = 202,030.62 × 114,591.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,727.54x = 23,151,085,593.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,151,085,593.66/146,727.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,782.83

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