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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,251.79, 219,376.64 and 41,070.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,251.79, 219,376.64 and 41,070.86 is: 61,605.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,251.79 : 219,376.64 = 41,070.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,251.79/219,376.64 = 41,070.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,251.79x = 219,376.64 × 41,070.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,251.79x = 9,009,986,274.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,009,986,274.50/146,251.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61,605.99

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