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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,982.76, 202,618.73 and 114,680.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,982.76, 202,618.73 and 114,680.77 is: 158,089.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,982.76 : 202,618.73 = 114,680.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,982.76/202,618.73 = 114,680.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,982.76x = 202,618.73 × 114,680.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,982.76x = 23,236,471,752.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,236,471,752.98/146,982.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,089.78

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