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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,860, 202,667.34 and 79,792

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,860, 202,667.34 and 79,792 is: 110,113.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,860 : 202,667.34 = 79,792 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,860/202,667.34 = 79,792/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,860x = 202,667.34 × 79,792
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,860x = 16,171,232,393.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,171,232,393.28/146,860
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,113.25

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