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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,744.80, 220,117.20 and 137,996.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,744.80, 220,117.20 and 137,996.80 is: 206,995.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,744.80 : 220,117.20 = 137,996.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,744.80/220,117.20 = 137,996.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,744.80x = 220,117.20 × 137,996.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,744.80x = 30,375,469,224.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,375,469,224.96/146,744.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,995.20

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