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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,838.60, 220,257.90 and 100,182.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,838.60, 220,257.90 and 100,182.60 is: 150,273.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,838.60 : 220,257.90 = 100,182.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,838.60/220,257.90 = 100,182.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,838.60x = 220,257.90 × 100,182.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,838.60x = 22,066,009,092.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,066,009,092.54/146,838.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,273.90

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