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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,505.69, 220,856.61 and 136,740.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,505.69, 220,856.61 and 136,740.63 is: 206,135.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,505.69 : 220,856.61 = 136,740.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,505.69/220,856.61 = 136,740.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,505.69x = 220,856.61 × 136,740.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,505.69x = 30,200,071,991.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,200,071,991.06/146,505.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,135.83

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