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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155,526.40, 233,030.40 and 146,195.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155,526.40, 233,030.40 and 146,195.20 is: 219,049.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155,526.40 : 233,030.40 = 146,195.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155,526.40/233,030.40 = 146,195.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155,526.40x = 233,030.40 × 146,195.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155,526.40x = 34,067,925,934.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,067,925,934.08/155,526.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,049.15

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