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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,143.60, 219,215.40 and 98,904.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,143.60, 219,215.40 and 98,904.40 is: 148,356.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,143.60 : 219,215.40 = 98,904.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,143.60/219,215.40 = 98,904.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,143.60x = 219,215.40 × 98,904.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,143.60x = 21,681,367,607.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,681,367,607.76/146,143.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,356.60

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