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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,862, 202,671.18 and 79,794

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,862, 202,671.18 and 79,794 is: 110,116.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,862 : 202,671.18 = 79,794 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,862/202,671.18 = 79,794/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,862x = 202,671.18 × 79,794
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,862x = 16,171,944,136.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,171,944,136.92/146,862
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,116.60

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