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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,781.20, 220,171.80 and 96,042.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,781.20, 220,171.80 and 96,042.80 is: 144,064.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,781.20 : 220,171.80 = 96,042.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,781.20/220,171.80 = 96,042.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,781.20x = 220,171.80 × 96,042.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,781.20x = 21,145,916,153.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,145,916,153.04/146,781.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,064.20

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