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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218,054.92, 326,748.50 and 146,713.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218,054.92, 326,748.50 and 146,713.28 is: 219,845.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218,054.92 : 326,748.50 = 146,713.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218,054.92/326,748.50 = 146,713.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218,054.92x = 326,748.50 × 146,713.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218,054.92x = 47,938,344,170.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,938,344,170.08/218,054.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,845.28

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