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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218,052.92, 326,745.50 and 146,711.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218,052.92, 326,745.50 and 146,711.28 is: 219,842.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218,052.92 : 326,745.50 = 146,711.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218,052.92/326,745.50 = 146,711.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218,052.92x = 326,745.50 × 146,711.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218,052.92x = 47,937,250,539.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,937,250,539.24/218,052.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,842.28

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