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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,889.44, 202,708.71 and 79,821.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,889.44, 202,708.71 and 79,821.44 is: 110,154.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,889.44 : 202,708.71 = 79,821.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,889.44/202,708.71 = 79,821.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,889.44x = 202,708.71 × 79,821.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,889.44x = 16,180,501,132.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,180,501,132.74/146,889.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,154.28

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