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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,750.52, 220,095 and 41,541.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,750.52, 220,095 and 41,541.24 is: 62,303.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,750.52 : 220,095 = 41,541.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,750.52/220,095 = 41,541.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,750.52x = 220,095 × 41,541.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,750.52x = 9,143,019,217.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,143,019,217.80/146,750.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,303.15

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