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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,942.62, 202,802.97 and 89,615.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,942.62, 202,802.97 and 89,615.20 is: 123,682.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,942.62 : 202,802.97 = 89,615.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,942.62/202,802.97 = 89,615.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,942.62x = 202,802.97 × 89,615.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,942.62x = 18,174,228,717.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,174,228,717.14/146,942.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,682.49

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