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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,951.22, 202,558.08 and 115,855.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,951.22, 202,558.08 and 115,855.56 is: 159,695.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,951.22 : 202,558.08 = 115,855.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,951.22/202,558.08 = 115,855.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,951.22x = 202,558.08 × 115,855.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,951.22x = 23,467,479,790.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,467,479,790.92/146,951.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,695.71

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