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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,218.60, 219,327.90 and 130,666.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,218.60, 219,327.90 and 130,666.60 is: 195,999.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,218.60 : 219,327.90 = 130,666.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,218.60/219,327.90 = 130,666.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,218.60x = 219,327.90 × 130,666.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,218.60x = 28,658,830,978.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,658,830,978.14/146,218.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,999.90

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