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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,999.80, 220,499.70 and 124,190.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,999.80, 220,499.70 and 124,190.20 is: 186,285.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,999.80 : 220,499.70 = 124,190.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,999.80/220,499.70 = 124,190.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,999.80x = 220,499.70 × 124,190.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,999.80x = 27,383,901,842.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,383,901,842.94/146,999.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,285.30

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