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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,843.40, 220,272.30 and 76,859.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,843.40, 220,272.30 and 76,859.40 is: 115,292.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,843.40 : 220,272.30 = 76,859.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,843.40/220,272.30 = 76,859.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,843.40x = 220,272.30 × 76,859.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,843.40x = 16,929,996,814.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,929,996,814.62/146,843.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,292.87

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