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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,791.20, 202,655.88 and 96,636

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,791.20, 202,655.88 and 96,636 is: 133,412.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,791.20 : 202,655.88 = 96,636 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,791.20/202,655.88 = 96,636/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,791.20x = 202,655.88 × 96,636
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,791.20x = 19,583,853,619.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,583,853,619.68/146,791.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,412.99

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