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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,823.10, 220,234.65 and 145,786.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,823.10, 220,234.65 and 145,786.30 is: 218,679.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,823.10 : 220,234.65 = 145,786.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,823.10/220,234.65 = 145,786.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,823.10x = 220,234.65 × 145,786.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,823.10x = 32,107,194,755.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,107,194,755.30/146,823.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,679.45

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