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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155,472.30, 233,208.45 and 146,724.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155,472.30, 233,208.45 and 146,724.30 is: 220,086.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155,472.30 : 233,208.45 = 146,724.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155,472.30/233,208.45 = 146,724.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155,472.30x = 233,208.45 × 146,724.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155,472.30x = 34,217,346,580.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,217,346,580.34/155,472.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,086.45

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