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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,629.52, 220,073.88 and 96,569.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,629.52, 220,073.88 and 96,569.36 is: 144,939.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,629.52 : 220,073.88 = 96,569.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,629.52/220,073.88 = 96,569.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,629.52x = 220,073.88 × 96,569.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,629.52x = 21,252,393,744.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,252,393,744.32/146,629.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,939.39

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