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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218,903.85, 328,177.49 and 146,930.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218,903.85, 328,177.49 and 146,930.99 is: 220,276.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218,903.85 : 328,177.49 = 146,930.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218,903.85/328,177.49 = 146,930.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218,903.85x = 328,177.49 × 146,930.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218,903.85x = 48,219,441,125.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,219,441,125.87/218,903.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,276.81

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