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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,515.30, 219,772.95 and 96,651.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,515.30, 219,772.95 and 96,651.70 is: 144,977.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,515.30 : 219,772.95 = 96,651.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,515.30/219,772.95 = 96,651.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,515.30x = 219,772.95 × 96,651.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,515.30x = 21,241,429,231.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,241,429,231.52/146,515.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,977.55

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