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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,777.63, 202,553.12 and 79,709.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,777.63, 202,553.12 and 79,709.63 is: 109,999.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,777.63 : 202,553.12 = 79,709.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,777.63/202,553.12 = 79,709.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,777.63x = 202,553.12 × 79,709.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,777.63x = 16,145,433,437.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,145,433,437.05/146,777.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,999.28

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