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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,720.06, 219,995.68 and 78,247.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,720.06, 219,995.68 and 78,247.14 is: 117,325.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,720.06 : 219,995.68 = 78,247.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,720.06/219,995.68 = 78,247.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,720.06x = 219,995.68 × 78,247.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,720.06x = 17,214,032,847.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,214,032,847.31/146,720.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117,325.69

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