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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,827.70, 205,973.50 and 146,827.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,827.70, 205,973.50 and 146,827.70 is: 205,973.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,827.70 : 205,973.50 = 146,827.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,827.70/205,973.50 = 146,827.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,827.70x = 205,973.50 × 146,827.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,827.70x = 30,242,615,265.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,242,615,265.95/146,827.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,973.50

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