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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,882.23, 220,421.86 and 94,328.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,882.23, 220,421.86 and 94,328.62 is: 141,556.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,882.23 : 220,421.86 = 94,328.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,882.23/220,421.86 = 94,328.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,882.23x = 220,421.86 × 94,328.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,882.23x = 20,792,089,084.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,792,089,084.76/146,882.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,556.19

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