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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218,482.89, 301,599.59 and 146,904.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218,482.89, 301,599.59 and 146,904.41 is: 202,790.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218,482.89 : 301,599.59 = 146,904.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218,482.89/301,599.59 = 146,904.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218,482.89x = 301,599.59 × 146,904.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218,482.89x = 44,306,308,317.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,306,308,317.19/218,482.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,790.75

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