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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162,839.60, 244,259.40 and 146,769.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162,839.60, 244,259.40 and 146,769.20 is: 220,153.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,839.60 : 244,259.40 = 146,769.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,839.60/244,259.40 = 146,769.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,839.60x = 244,259.40 × 146,769.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,839.60x = 35,849,756,730.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,849,756,730.48/162,839.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,153.80

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