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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,231.60, 219,444.60 and 83,051.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,231.60, 219,444.60 and 83,051.60 is: 124,632.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,231.60 : 219,444.60 = 83,051.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,231.60/219,444.60 = 83,051.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,231.60x = 219,444.60 × 83,051.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,231.60x = 18,225,225,141.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,225,225,141.36/146,231.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124,632.60

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