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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,769.28, 202,541.44 and 79,701.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,769.28, 202,541.44 and 79,701.28 is: 109,987.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,769.28 : 202,541.44 = 79,701.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,769.28/202,541.44 = 79,701.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,769.28x = 202,541.44 × 79,701.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,769.28x = 16,142,812,021.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,142,812,021.04/146,769.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,987.68

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