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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,916, 202,744.80 and 79,848

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,916, 202,744.80 and 79,848 is: 110,190.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,916 : 202,744.80 = 79,848 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,916/202,744.80 = 79,848/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,916x = 202,744.80 × 79,848
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,916x = 16,188,766,790.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,188,766,790.40/146,916
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,190.63

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