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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,929.23, 220,264.65 and 58,245.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,929.23, 220,264.65 and 58,245.03 is: 87,316.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,929.23 : 220,264.65 = 58,245.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,929.23/220,264.65 = 58,245.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,929.23x = 220,264.65 × 58,245.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,929.23x = 12,829,321,147.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,829,321,147.19/146,929.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87,316.33

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