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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,548, 219,821.66 and 96,264.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,548, 219,821.66 and 96,264.42 is: 144,396.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,548 : 219,821.66 = 96,264.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,548/219,821.66 = 96,264.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,548x = 219,821.66 × 96,264.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,548x = 21,161,004,603.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,161,004,603.34/146,548
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,396.41

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