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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,117.28, 218,843.76 and 114,329.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,117.28, 218,843.76 and 114,329.24 is: 171,233.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,117.28 : 218,843.76 = 114,329.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,117.28/218,843.76 = 114,329.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,117.28x = 218,843.76 × 114,329.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,117.28x = 25,020,240,759.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,020,240,759.54/146,117.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,233.96

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