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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,568.90, 219,853.35 and 99,329.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,568.90, 219,853.35 and 99,329.70 is: 148,994.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,568.90 : 219,853.35 = 99,329.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,568.90/219,853.35 = 99,329.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,568.90x = 219,853.35 × 99,329.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,568.90x = 21,837,967,299.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,837,967,299.50/146,568.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,994.55

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