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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,962.26, 202,818.42 and 84,891.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,962.26, 202,818.42 and 84,891.42 is: 117,156.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,962.26 : 202,818.42 = 84,891.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,962.26/202,818.42 = 84,891.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,962.26x = 202,818.42 × 84,891.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,962.26x = 17,217,543,675.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,217,543,675.96/146,962.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117,156.23

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