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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,997.60, 220,496.40 and 76,898.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,997.60, 220,496.40 and 76,898.40 is: 115,347.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,997.60 : 220,496.40 = 76,898.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,997.60/220,496.40 = 76,898.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,997.60x = 220,496.40 × 76,898.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,997.60x = 16,955,820,365.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,955,820,365.76/146,997.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,347.60

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