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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,466.40, 330,699.60 and 146,594.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,466.40, 330,699.60 and 146,594.40 is: 219,891.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,466.40 : 330,699.60 = 146,594.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,466.40/330,699.60 = 146,594.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,466.40x = 330,699.60 × 146,594.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,466.40x = 48,478,709,442.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,478,709,442.24/220,466.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,891.60

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