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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,952.72, 202,794.96 and 79,884.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,952.72, 202,794.96 and 79,884.72 is: 110,241.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,952.72 : 202,794.96 = 79,884.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,952.72/202,794.96 = 79,884.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,952.72x = 202,794.96 × 79,884.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,952.72x = 16,200,218,597.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,200,218,597.01/146,952.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,241.03

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