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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,966.40, 220,540.32 and 68,065.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,966.40, 220,540.32 and 68,065.92 is: 102,140.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,966.40 : 220,540.32 = 68,065.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,966.40/220,540.32 = 68,065.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,966.40x = 220,540.32 × 68,065.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,966.40x = 15,011,279,777.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,011,279,777.89/146,966.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,140.90

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