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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,897.80, 220,346.70 and 139,640.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,897.80, 220,346.70 and 139,640.20 is: 209,460.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,897.80 : 220,346.70 = 139,640.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,897.80/220,346.70 = 139,640.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,897.80x = 220,346.70 × 139,640.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,897.80x = 30,769,257,257.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,769,257,257.34/146,897.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,460.30

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