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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,779.85, 220,257.26 and 53,292.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,779.85, 220,257.26 and 53,292.89 is: 79,971.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,779.85 : 220,257.26 = 53,292.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,779.85/220,257.26 = 53,292.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,779.85x = 220,257.26 × 53,292.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,779.85x = 11,738,146,412.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,738,146,412.91/146,779.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79,971.10

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