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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,211.80, 313,817.70 and 146,226.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,211.80, 313,817.70 and 146,226.20 is: 219,339.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,211.80 : 313,817.70 = 146,226.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,211.80/313,817.70 = 146,226.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,211.80x = 313,817.70 × 146,226.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,211.80x = 45,888,369,763.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,888,369,763.74/209,211.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,339.30

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