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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162,786.60, 244,179.90 and 146,716.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162,786.60, 244,179.90 and 146,716.20 is: 220,074.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,786.60 : 244,179.90 = 146,716.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,786.60/244,179.90 = 146,716.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,786.60x = 244,179.90 × 146,716.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,786.60x = 35,825,147,044.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,825,147,044.38/162,786.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,074.30

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