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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,813.49, 220,221.53 and 58,067

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,813.49, 220,221.53 and 58,067 is: 87,101.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,813.49 : 220,221.53 = 58,067 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,813.49/220,221.53 = 58,067/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,813.49x = 220,221.53 × 58,067
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,813.49x = 12,787,603,582.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,787,603,582.51/146,813.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87,101.01

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