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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,741.04, 202,588.56 and 106,416

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,741.04, 202,588.56 and 106,416 is: 146,916.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,741.04 : 202,588.56 = 106,416 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,741.04/202,588.56 = 106,416/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,741.04x = 202,588.56 × 106,416
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,741.04x = 21,558,664,200.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,558,664,200.96/146,741.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,916.39

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