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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,775.67, 220,094.09 and 56,860.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,775.67, 220,094.09 and 56,860.49 is: 85,263.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,775.67 : 220,094.09 = 56,860.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,775.67/220,094.09 = 56,860.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,775.67x = 220,094.09 × 56,860.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,775.67x = 12,514,657,803.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,514,657,803.50/146,775.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,263.84

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