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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,715.60, 220,073.40 and 100,059.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,715.60, 220,073.40 and 100,059.60 is: 150,089.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,715.60 : 220,073.40 = 100,059.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,715.60/220,073.40 = 100,059.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,715.60x = 220,073.40 × 100,059.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,715.60x = 22,020,456,374.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,020,456,374.64/146,715.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,089.40

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