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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,827.88, 202,605.28 and 86,385.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,827.88, 202,605.28 and 86,385.23 is: 119,201.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,827.88 : 202,605.28 = 86,385.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,827.88/202,605.28 = 86,385.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,827.88x = 202,605.28 × 86,385.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,827.88x = 17,502,102,267.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,502,102,267.06/146,827.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,201.50

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