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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,787.20, 202,650.40 and 96,632

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,787.20, 202,650.40 and 96,632 is: 133,407.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,787.20 : 202,650.40 = 96,632 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,787.20/202,650.40 = 96,632/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,787.20x = 202,650.40 × 96,632
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,787.20x = 19,582,513,452.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,582,513,452.80/146,787.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,407.50

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