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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,812.32, 202,618 and 137,804.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,812.32, 202,618 and 137,804.64 is: 190,186.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,812.32 : 202,618 = 137,804.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,812.32/202,618 = 137,804.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,812.32x = 202,618 × 137,804.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,812.32x = 27,921,700,547.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,921,700,547.52/146,812.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,186.36

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