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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,901.70, 220,352.55 and 105,429.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,901.70, 220,352.55 and 105,429.70 is: 158,144.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,901.70 : 220,352.55 = 105,429.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,901.70/220,352.55 = 105,429.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,901.70x = 220,352.55 × 105,429.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,901.70x = 23,231,703,240.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,231,703,240.74/146,901.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,144.55

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