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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218,900.85, 328,172.99 and 146,927.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218,900.85, 328,172.99 and 146,927.99 is: 220,272.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218,900.85 : 328,172.99 = 146,927.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218,900.85/328,172.99 = 146,927.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218,900.85x = 328,172.99 × 146,927.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218,900.85x = 48,217,795,417.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,217,795,417.49/218,900.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,272.31

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