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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,887.80, 220,331.70 and 139,630.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,887.80, 220,331.70 and 139,630.20 is: 209,445.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,887.80 : 220,331.70 = 139,630.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,887.80/220,331.70 = 139,630.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,887.80x = 220,331.70 × 139,630.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,887.80x = 30,764,959,337.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,764,959,337.34/146,887.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,445.30

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