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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,691.30, 220,036.98 and 94,432.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,691.30, 220,036.98 and 94,432.94 is: 141,649.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,691.30 : 220,036.98 = 94,432.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,691.30/220,036.98 = 94,432.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,691.30x = 220,036.98 × 94,432.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,691.30x = 20,778,737,829.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,778,737,829.94/146,691.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,649.42

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