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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,713.92, 331,071.72 and 146,306.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,713.92, 331,071.72 and 146,306.72 is: 219,460.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,713.92 : 331,071.72 = 146,306.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,713.92/331,071.72 = 146,306.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,713.92x = 331,071.72 × 146,306.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,713.92x = 48,438,017,437.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,438,017,437.96/220,713.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,460.64

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