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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,214.40, 219,321.60 and 98,975.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,214.40, 219,321.60 and 98,975.20 is: 148,462.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,214.40 : 219,321.60 = 98,975.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,214.40/219,321.60 = 98,975.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,214.40x = 219,321.60 × 98,975.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,214.40x = 21,707,399,224.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,707,399,224.32/146,214.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,462.80

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