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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,729.94, 202,535.55 and 86,298

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,729.94, 202,535.55 and 86,298 is: 119,119.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,729.94 : 202,535.55 = 86,298 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,729.94/202,535.55 = 86,298/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,729.94x = 202,535.55 × 86,298
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,729.94x = 17,478,412,893.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,478,412,893.90/146,729.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,119.61

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