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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,541.70, 219,812.55 and 146,541.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,541.70, 219,812.55 and 146,541.70 is: 219,812.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,541.70 : 219,812.55 = 146,541.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,541.70/219,812.55 = 146,541.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,541.70x = 219,812.55 × 146,541.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,541.70x = 32,211,704,758.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,211,704,758.34/146,541.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,812.55

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