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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,248.80, 218,984.40 and 146,248.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,248.80, 218,984.40 and 146,248.80 is: 218,984.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,248.80 : 218,984.40 = 146,248.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,248.80/218,984.40 = 146,248.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,248.80x = 218,984.40 × 146,248.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,248.80x = 32,026,205,718.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,026,205,718.72/146,248.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,984.40

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