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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,741.25, 220,143.45 and 45,537.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,741.25, 220,143.45 and 45,537.30 is: 68,315.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,741.25 : 220,143.45 = 45,537.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,741.25/220,143.45 = 45,537.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,741.25x = 220,143.45 × 45,537.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,741.25x = 10,024,738,325.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,024,738,325.69/146,741.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,315.75

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