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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,961.06, 202,809.60 and 79,893.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,961.06, 202,809.60 and 79,893.06 is: 110,254.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,961.06 : 202,809.60 = 79,893.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,961.06/202,809.60 = 79,893.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,961.06x = 202,809.60 × 79,893.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,961.06x = 16,203,079,541.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,203,079,541.38/146,961.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,254.24

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