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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,977.59, 220,442.76 and 40,336.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,977.59, 220,442.76 and 40,336.64 is: 60,498.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,977.59 : 220,442.76 = 40,336.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,977.59/220,442.76 = 40,336.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,977.59x = 220,442.76 × 40,336.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,977.59x = 8,891,919,148.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,891,919,148.51/146,977.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,498.47

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