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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,986.80, 220,480.20 and 97,220.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,986.80, 220,480.20 and 97,220.40 is: 145,830.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,986.80 : 220,480.20 = 97,220.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,986.80/220,480.20 = 97,220.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,986.80x = 220,480.20 × 97,220.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,986.80x = 21,435,173,236.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,435,173,236.08/146,986.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,830.60

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