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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,145.60, 219,218.40 and 98,906.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,145.60, 219,218.40 and 98,906.40 is: 148,359.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,145.60 : 219,218.40 = 98,906.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,145.60/219,218.40 = 98,906.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,145.60x = 219,218.40 × 98,906.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,145.60x = 21,682,102,757.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,682,102,757.76/146,145.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,359.60

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