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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,921.88, 220,422.90 and 41,741.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,921.88, 220,422.90 and 41,741.76 is: 62,624.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,921.88 : 220,422.90 = 41,741.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,921.88/220,422.90 = 41,741.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,921.88x = 220,422.90 × 41,741.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,921.88x = 9,200,839,790.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,200,839,790.30/146,921.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,624.03

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