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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,714.30, 220,071.45 and 146,714.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,714.30, 220,071.45 and 146,714.30 is: 220,071.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,714.30 : 220,071.45 = 146,714.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,714.30/220,071.45 = 146,714.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,714.30x = 220,071.45 × 146,714.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,714.30x = 32,287,628,736.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,287,628,736.74/146,714.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,071.45

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