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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,649.20, 220,241.10 and 128,278.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,649.20, 220,241.10 and 128,278.40 is: 192,651.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,649.20 : 220,241.10 = 128,278.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,649.20/220,241.10 = 128,278.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,649.20x = 220,241.10 × 128,278.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,649.20x = 28,252,175,922.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,252,175,922.24/146,649.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,651.42

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