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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,957.99, 220,252.52 and 79,487.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,957.99, 220,252.52 and 79,487.33 is: 119,131.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,957.99 : 220,252.52 = 79,487.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,957.99/220,252.52 = 79,487.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,957.99x = 220,252.52 × 79,487.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,957.99x = 17,507,283,838.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,507,283,838.03/146,957.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,131.22

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