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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,926.77, 220,390.19 and 96,995.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,926.77, 220,390.19 and 96,995.18 is: 145,492.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,926.77 : 220,390.19 = 96,995.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,926.77/220,390.19 = 96,995.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,926.77x = 220,390.19 × 96,995.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,926.77x = 21,376,786,942.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,376,786,942.75/146,926.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,492.80

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