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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,646.30, 332,001.45 and 146,802.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,646.30, 332,001.45 and 146,802.30 is: 219,893.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,646.30 : 332,001.45 = 146,802.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,646.30/332,001.45 = 146,802.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,646.30x = 332,001.45 × 146,802.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,646.30x = 48,738,576,463.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,738,576,463.34/221,646.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,893.48

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