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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,113.28, 218,837.76 and 114,325.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,113.28, 218,837.76 and 114,325.24 is: 171,227.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,113.28 : 218,837.76 = 114,325.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,113.28/218,837.76 = 114,325.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,113.28x = 218,837.76 × 114,325.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,113.28x = 25,018,679,433.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,018,679,433.06/146,113.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,227.96

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