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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,735.40, 220,103.10 and 125,740.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,735.40, 220,103.10 and 125,740.20 is: 188,610.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,735.40 : 220,103.10 = 125,740.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,735.40/220,103.10 = 125,740.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,735.40x = 220,103.10 × 125,740.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,735.40x = 27,675,807,814.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,675,807,814.62/146,735.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,610.30

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