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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,862.74, 202,621.56 and 101,524.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,862.74, 202,621.56 and 101,524.34 is: 140,069.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,862.74 : 202,621.56 = 101,524.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,862.74/202,621.56 = 101,524.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,862.74x = 202,621.56 × 101,524.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,862.74x = 20,571,020,148.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,571,020,148.77/146,862.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,069.70

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