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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,849.61, 220,050.12 and 109,227.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,849.61, 220,050.12 and 109,227.75 is: 163,674.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,849.61 : 220,050.12 = 109,227.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,849.61/220,050.12 = 109,227.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,849.61x = 220,050.12 × 109,227.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,849.61x = 24,035,579,494.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,035,579,494.83/146,849.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,674.79

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