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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147,905.80, 221,858.70 and 146,350.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147,905.80, 221,858.70 and 146,350.60 is: 219,525.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,905.80 : 221,858.70 = 146,350.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,905.80/221,858.70 = 146,350.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,905.80x = 221,858.70 × 146,350.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,905.80x = 32,469,153,860.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,469,153,860.22/147,905.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,525.90

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