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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,769.20, 220,153.80 and 145,847.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,769.20, 220,153.80 and 145,847.60 is: 218,771.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,769.20 : 220,153.80 = 145,847.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,769.20/220,153.80 = 145,847.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,769.20x = 220,153.80 × 145,847.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,769.20x = 32,108,903,360.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,108,903,360.88/146,769.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,771.40

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