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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,998.60, 220,497.90 and 100,342.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,998.60, 220,497.90 and 100,342.60 is: 150,513.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,998.60 : 220,497.90 = 100,342.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,998.60/220,497.90 = 100,342.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,998.60x = 220,497.90 × 100,342.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,998.60x = 22,125,332,580.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,125,332,580.54/146,998.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,513.90

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