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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162,869.80, 244,304.70 and 146,540.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162,869.80, 244,304.70 and 146,540.20 is: 219,810.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,869.80 : 244,304.70 = 146,540.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,869.80/244,304.70 = 146,540.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,869.80x = 244,304.70 × 146,540.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,869.80x = 35,800,459,598.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,800,459,598.94/162,869.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,810.30

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