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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218,155.82, 326,899.76 and 146,814.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218,155.82, 326,899.76 and 146,814.52 is: 219,997.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218,155.82 : 326,899.76 = 146,814.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218,155.82/326,899.76 = 146,814.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218,155.82x = 326,899.76 × 146,814.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218,155.82x = 47,993,630,902.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,993,630,902.30/218,155.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,997.02

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