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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,234.80, 313,852.20 and 146,249.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,234.80, 313,852.20 and 146,249.20 is: 219,373.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,234.80 : 313,852.20 = 146,249.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,234.80/313,852.20 = 146,249.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,234.80x = 313,852.20 × 146,249.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,234.80x = 45,900,633,168.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,900,633,168.24/209,234.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,373.80

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