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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218,149.14, 326,889.70 and 146,807.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218,149.14, 326,889.70 and 146,807.30 is: 219,986.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218,149.14 : 326,889.70 = 146,807.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218,149.14/326,889.70 = 146,807.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218,149.14x = 326,889.70 × 146,807.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218,149.14x = 47,989,794,254.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,989,794,254.81/218,149.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,986.17

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