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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,713.94, 331,068.54 and 146,167.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,713.94, 331,068.54 and 146,167.60 is: 219,249.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,713.94 : 331,068.54 = 146,167.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,713.94/331,068.54 = 146,167.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,713.94x = 331,068.54 × 146,167.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,713.94x = 48,391,493,927.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,391,493,927.30/220,713.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,249.83

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