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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,792.89, 220,189.32 and 35,984.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,792.89, 220,189.32 and 35,984.89 is: 53,977.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,792.89 : 220,189.32 = 35,984.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,792.89/220,189.32 = 35,984.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,792.89x = 220,189.32 × 35,984.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,792.89x = 7,923,488,459.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,923,488,459.37/146,792.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,977.33

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