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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,768.40, 220,159.80 and 76,784.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,768.40, 220,159.80 and 76,784.40 is: 115,180.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,768.40 : 220,159.80 = 76,784.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,768.40/220,159.80 = 76,784.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,768.40x = 220,159.80 × 76,784.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,768.40x = 16,904,838,147.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,904,838,147.12/146,768.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,180.37

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