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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,801.70, 220,202.55 and 131,055.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,801.70, 220,202.55 and 131,055.30 is: 196,582.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,801.70 : 220,202.55 = 131,055.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,801.70/220,202.55 = 131,055.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,801.70x = 220,202.55 × 131,055.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,801.70x = 28,858,711,251.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,858,711,251.02/146,801.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,582.95

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