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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,999.80, 220,499.70 and 58,223.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,999.80, 220,499.70 and 58,223.80 is: 87,335.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,999.80 : 220,499.70 = 58,223.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,999.80/220,499.70 = 58,223.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,999.80x = 220,499.70 × 58,223.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,999.80x = 12,838,330,432.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,838,330,432.86/146,999.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87,335.70

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