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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,790.99, 202,660.97 and 137,744.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,790.99, 202,660.97 and 137,744.10 is: 190,170.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,790.99 : 202,660.97 = 137,744.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,790.99/202,660.97 = 137,744.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,790.99x = 202,660.97 × 137,744.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,790.99x = 27,915,352,229.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,915,352,229.06/146,790.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,170.75

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