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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,916.94, 220,371.36 and 98,775.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,916.94, 220,371.36 and 98,775.40 is: 148,160.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,916.94 : 220,371.36 = 98,775.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,916.94/220,371.36 = 98,775.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,916.94x = 220,371.36 × 98,775.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,916.94x = 21,767,269,232.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,767,269,232.54/146,916.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,160.38

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