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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169,486.20, 254,229.30 and 146,158.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169,486.20, 254,229.30 and 146,158.20 is: 219,237.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169,486.20 : 254,229.30 = 146,158.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169,486.20/254,229.30 = 146,158.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169,486.20x = 254,229.30 × 146,158.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169,486.20x = 37,157,696,875.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,157,696,875.26/169,486.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,237.30

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