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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,897, 202,717.86 and 79,829

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,897, 202,717.86 and 79,829 is: 110,164.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,897 : 202,717.86 = 79,829 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,897/202,717.86 = 79,829/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,897x = 202,717.86 × 79,829
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,897x = 16,182,764,045.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,182,764,045.94/146,897
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,164.02

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