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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,759, 202,527.42 and 79,691

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,759, 202,527.42 and 79,691 is: 109,973.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,759 : 202,527.42 = 79,691 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,759/202,527.42 = 79,691/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,759x = 202,527.42 × 79,691
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,759x = 16,139,612,627.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,139,612,627.22/146,759
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,973.58

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