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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,864.88, 202,496.10 and 124,163.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,864.88, 202,496.10 and 124,163.82 is: 171,196.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,864.88 : 202,496.10 = 124,163.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,864.88/202,496.10 = 124,163.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,864.88x = 202,496.10 × 124,163.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,864.88x = 25,142,689,311.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,142,689,311.10/146,864.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,196.06

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