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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,921.83, 202,835.39 and 112,401.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,921.83, 202,835.39 and 112,401.62 is: 155,177.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,921.83 : 202,835.39 = 112,401.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,921.83/202,835.39 = 112,401.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,921.83x = 202,835.39 × 112,401.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,921.83x = 22,799,026,429.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,799,026,429.33/146,921.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,177.94

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