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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,882.22, 220,255.29 and 118,733.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,882.22, 220,255.29 and 118,733.10 is: 178,044.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,882.22 : 220,255.29 = 118,733.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,882.22/220,255.29 = 118,733.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,882.22x = 220,255.29 × 118,733.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,882.22x = 26,151,593,373.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,151,593,373.10/146,882.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,044.65

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