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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,793.60, 205,977.60 and 146,793.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,793.60, 205,977.60 and 146,793.60 is: 205,977.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,793.60 : 205,977.60 = 146,793.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,793.60/205,977.60 = 146,793.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,793.60x = 205,977.60 × 146,793.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,793.60x = 30,236,193,423.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,236,193,423.36/146,793.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,977.60

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