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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,862.22, 220,289.46 and 41,681.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,862.22, 220,289.46 and 41,681.20 is: 62,520.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,862.22 : 220,289.46 = 41,681.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,862.22/220,289.46 = 41,681.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,862.22x = 220,289.46 × 41,681.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,862.22x = 9,181,929,040.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,181,929,040.15/146,862.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,520.70

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