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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,802.70, 205,938.50 and 146,802.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,802.70, 205,938.50 and 146,802.70 is: 205,938.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,802.70 : 205,938.50 = 146,802.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,802.70/205,938.50 = 146,802.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,802.70x = 205,938.50 × 146,802.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,802.70x = 30,232,327,833.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,232,327,833.95/146,802.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,938.50

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