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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,991.89, 202,876.98 and 83,329.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,991.89, 202,876.98 and 83,329.94 is: 115,011.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,991.89 : 202,876.98 = 83,329.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,991.89/202,876.98 = 83,329.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,991.89x = 202,876.98 × 83,329.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,991.89x = 16,905,726,570.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,905,726,570.78/146,991.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,011.29

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