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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,883.23, 220,423.36 and 94,329.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,883.23, 220,423.36 and 94,329.62 is: 141,557.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,883.23 : 220,423.36 = 94,329.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,883.23/220,423.36 = 94,329.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,883.23x = 220,423.36 × 94,329.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,883.23x = 20,792,451,787.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,792,451,787.92/146,883.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,557.70

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