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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,802.30, 205,799.70 and 146,802.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,802.30, 205,799.70 and 146,802.30 is: 205,799.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,802.30 : 205,799.70 = 146,802.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,802.30/205,799.70 = 146,802.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,802.30x = 205,799.70 × 146,802.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,802.30x = 30,211,869,299.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,211,869,299.31/146,802.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,799.70

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