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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,905.47, 202,729.64 and 79,837.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,905.47, 202,729.64 and 79,837.47 is: 110,175.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,905.47 : 202,729.64 = 79,837.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,905.47/202,729.64 = 79,837.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,905.47x = 202,729.64 × 79,837.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,905.47x = 16,185,421,152.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,185,421,152.42/146,905.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,175.76

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