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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,848, 220,271.28 and 41,667.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,848, 220,271.28 and 41,667.16 is: 62,500.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,848 : 220,271.28 = 41,667.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,848/220,271.28 = 41,667.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,848x = 220,271.28 × 41,667.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,848x = 9,178,078,667.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,178,078,667.16/146,848
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,500.54

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