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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,966.55, 220,540.07 and 116,802.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,966.55, 220,540.07 and 116,802.35 is: 175,275.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,966.55 : 220,540.07 = 116,802.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,966.55/220,540.07 = 116,802.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,966.55x = 220,540.07 × 116,802.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,966.55x = 25,759,598,445.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,759,598,445.16/146,966.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,275.25

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