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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,158.40, 219,223.24 and 99,075.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,158.40, 219,223.24 and 99,075.94 is: 148,604.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,158.40 : 219,223.24 = 99,075.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,158.40/219,223.24 = 99,075.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,158.40x = 219,223.24 × 99,075.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,158.40x = 21,719,747,777.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,719,747,777.10/146,158.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,604.17

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