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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,758, 202,526.04 and 79,690

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,758, 202,526.04 and 79,690 is: 109,972.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,758 : 202,526.04 = 79,690 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,758/202,526.04 = 79,690/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,758x = 202,526.04 × 79,690
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,758x = 16,139,300,127.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,139,300,127.60/146,758
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,972.20

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