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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,100.86, 219,285.99 and 74,104.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,100.86, 219,285.99 and 74,104.30 is: 111,224.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,100.86 : 219,285.99 = 74,104.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,100.86/219,285.99 = 74,104.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,100.86x = 219,285.99 × 74,104.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,100.86x = 16,250,034,603.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,250,034,603.50/146,100.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111,224.77

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