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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,788.20, 202,651.74 and 96,633

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,788.20, 202,651.74 and 96,633 is: 133,408.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,788.20 : 202,651.74 = 96,633 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,788.20/202,651.74 = 96,633/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,788.20x = 202,651.74 × 96,633
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,788.20x = 19,582,845,591.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,582,845,591.42/146,788.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,408.85

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