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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162,812.60, 244,218.90 and 146,742.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162,812.60, 244,218.90 and 146,742.20 is: 220,113.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,812.60 : 244,218.90 = 146,742.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,812.60/244,218.90 = 146,742.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,812.60x = 244,218.90 × 146,742.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,812.60x = 35,837,218,667.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,837,218,667.58/162,812.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,113.30

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