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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,209.60, 219,314.40 and 130,657.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,209.60, 219,314.40 and 130,657.60 is: 195,986.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,209.60 : 219,314.40 = 130,657.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,209.60/219,314.40 = 130,657.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,209.60x = 219,314.40 × 130,657.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,209.60x = 28,655,093,149.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,655,093,149.44/146,209.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,986.40

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