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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,491.80, 332,237.70 and 146,696.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,491.80, 332,237.70 and 146,696.40 is: 220,044.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,491.80 : 332,237.70 = 146,696.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,491.80/332,237.70 = 146,696.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,491.80x = 332,237.70 × 146,696.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,491.80x = 48,738,074,534.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,738,074,534.28/221,491.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,044.60

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