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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,829.08, 202,589.28 and 86,402.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,829.08, 202,589.28 and 86,402.36 is: 119,214.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,829.08 : 202,589.28 = 86,402.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,829.08/202,589.28 = 86,402.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,829.08x = 202,589.28 × 86,402.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,829.08x = 17,504,191,902.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,504,191,902.70/146,829.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,214.75

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