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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,767, 202,540.98 and 79,699

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,767, 202,540.98 and 79,699 is: 109,985.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,767 : 202,540.98 = 79,699 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,767/202,540.98 = 79,699/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,767x = 202,540.98 × 79,699
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,767x = 16,142,313,565.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,142,313,565.02/146,767
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,985.99

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