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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,973.33, 202,866.37 and 95,993.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,973.33, 202,866.37 and 95,993.86 is: 132,499.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,973.33 : 202,866.37 = 95,993.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,973.33/202,866.37 = 95,993.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,973.33x = 202,866.37 × 95,993.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,973.33x = 19,473,924,933.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,473,924,933.35/146,973.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,499.72

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