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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,896.60, 219,999.30 and 146,896.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,896.60, 219,999.30 and 146,896.60 is: 219,999.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,896.60 : 219,999.30 = 146,896.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,896.60/219,999.30 = 146,896.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,896.60x = 219,999.30 × 146,896.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,896.60x = 32,317,149,172.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,317,149,172.38/146,896.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,999.30

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