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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,944.58, 220,333.88 and 134,405.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,944.58, 220,333.88 and 134,405.78 is: 201,532.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,944.58 : 220,333.88 = 134,405.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,944.58/220,333.88 = 134,405.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,944.58x = 220,333.88 × 134,405.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,944.58x = 29,614,147,001.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,614,147,001.83/146,944.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,532.76

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