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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,965.55, 220,538.57 and 116,801.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,965.55, 220,538.57 and 116,801.35 is: 175,273.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,965.55 : 220,538.57 = 116,801.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,965.55/220,538.57 = 116,801.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,965.55x = 220,538.57 × 116,801.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,965.55x = 25,759,201,567.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,759,201,567.72/146,965.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,273.75

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