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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,837.70, 220,256.55 and 68,105.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,837.70, 220,256.55 and 68,105.70 is: 102,158.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,837.70 : 220,256.55 = 68,105.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,837.70/220,256.55 = 68,105.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,837.70x = 220,256.55 × 68,105.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,837.70x = 15,000,726,517.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,000,726,517.34/146,837.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,158.55

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