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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,795.89, 202,579.37 and 79,727.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,795.89, 202,579.37 and 79,727.89 is: 110,025.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,795.89 : 202,579.37 = 79,727.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,795.89/202,579.37 = 79,727.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,795.89x = 202,579.37 × 79,727.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,795.89x = 16,151,225,328.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,151,225,328.99/146,795.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,025.05

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