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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147,625.40, 221,438.10 and 146,313.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147,625.40, 221,438.10 and 146,313.20 is: 219,469.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,625.40 : 221,438.10 = 146,313.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,625.40/221,438.10 = 146,313.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,625.40x = 221,438.10 × 146,313.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,625.40x = 32,399,317,012.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,399,317,012.92/147,625.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,469.80

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