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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,798.10, 205,983.90 and 146,798.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,798.10, 205,983.90 and 146,798.10 is: 205,983.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,798.10 : 205,983.90 = 146,798.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,798.10/205,983.90 = 146,798.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,798.10x = 205,983.90 × 146,798.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,798.10x = 30,238,045,150.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,238,045,150.59/146,798.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,983.90

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