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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,623.40, 220,064.70 and 125,628.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,623.40, 220,064.70 and 125,628.20 is: 188,553.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,623.40 : 220,064.70 = 125,628.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,623.40/220,064.70 = 125,628.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,623.40x = 220,064.70 × 125,628.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,623.40x = 27,646,332,144.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,646,332,144.54/146,623.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,553.34

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