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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,875.20, 220,312.80 and 136,960.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,875.20, 220,312.80 and 136,960.80 is: 205,441.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,875.20 : 220,312.80 = 136,960.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,875.20/220,312.80 = 136,960.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,875.20x = 220,312.80 × 136,960.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,875.20x = 30,174,217,338.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,174,217,338.24/146,875.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,441.20

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