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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,460.68, 241,916.30 and 146,430.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,460.68, 241,916.30 and 146,430.84 is: 201,891.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,460.68 : 241,916.30 = 146,430.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,460.68/241,916.30 = 146,430.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,460.68x = 241,916.30 × 146,430.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,460.68x = 35,424,007,018.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,424,007,018.69/175,460.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,891.43

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