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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,916.91, 220,375.35 and 41,722.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,916.91, 220,375.35 and 41,722.21 is: 62,583.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,916.91 : 220,375.35 = 41,722.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,916.91/220,375.35 = 41,722.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,916.91x = 220,375.35 × 41,722.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,916.91x = 9,194,546,631.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,194,546,631.52/146,916.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,583.31

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