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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,955.40, 220,433.10 and 73,227.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,955.40, 220,433.10 and 73,227.40 is: 109,841.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,955.40 : 220,433.10 = 73,227.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,955.40/220,433.10 = 73,227.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,955.40x = 220,433.10 × 73,227.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,955.40x = 16,141,742,786.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,141,742,786.94/146,955.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,841.10

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