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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,836.70, 205,986.10 and 146,836.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,836.70, 205,986.10 and 146,836.70 is: 205,986.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,836.70 : 205,986.10 = 146,836.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,836.70/205,986.10 = 146,836.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,836.70x = 205,986.10 × 146,836.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,836.70x = 30,246,319,169.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,246,319,169.87/146,836.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,986.10

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