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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,766.40, 318,712.20 and 146,281.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,766.40, 318,712.20 and 146,281.60 is: 219,121.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,766.40 : 318,712.20 = 146,281.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,766.40/318,712.20 = 146,281.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,766.40x = 318,712.20 × 146,281.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,766.40x = 46,621,730,555.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,621,730,555.52/212,766.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,121.68

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