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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,871.30, 220,315.32 and 41,682

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,871.30, 220,315.32 and 41,682 is: 62,525.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,871.30 : 220,315.32 = 41,682 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,871.30/220,315.32 = 41,682/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,871.30x = 220,315.32 × 41,682
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,871.30x = 9,183,183,168.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,183,183,168.24/146,871.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,525.38

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