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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,795.10, 205,979.70 and 146,795.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,795.10, 205,979.70 and 146,795.10 is: 205,979.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,795.10 : 205,979.70 = 146,795.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,795.10/205,979.70 = 146,795.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,795.10x = 205,979.70 × 146,795.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,795.10x = 30,236,810,659.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,236,810,659.47/146,795.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,979.70

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