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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,827.38, 202,604.59 and 86,384.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,827.38, 202,604.59 and 86,384.73 is: 119,200.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,827.38 : 202,604.59 = 86,384.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,827.38/202,604.59 = 86,384.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,827.38x = 202,604.59 × 86,384.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,827.38x = 17,501,941,574.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,501,941,574.93/146,827.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,200.81

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