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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,749.60, 232,124.40 and 146,973.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,749.60, 232,124.40 and 146,973.60 is: 220,460.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,749.60 : 232,124.40 = 146,973.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,749.60/232,124.40 = 146,973.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,749.60x = 232,124.40 × 146,973.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,749.60x = 34,116,158,715.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,116,158,715.84/154,749.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,460.40

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