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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,856, 202,661.82 and 79,788

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,856, 202,661.82 and 79,788 is: 110,107.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,856 : 202,661.82 = 79,788 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,856/202,661.82 = 79,788/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,856x = 202,661.82 × 79,788
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,856x = 16,169,981,294.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,169,981,294.16/146,856
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,107.73

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