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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,942.34, 220,671.93 and 144,838.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,942.34, 220,671.93 and 144,838.74 is: 217,512.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,942.34 : 220,671.93 = 144,838.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,942.34/220,671.93 = 144,838.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,942.34x = 220,671.93 × 144,838.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,942.34x = 31,961,844,294.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,961,844,294.57/146,942.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,512.83

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