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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,650.80, 332,008.20 and 146,806.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,650.80, 332,008.20 and 146,806.80 is: 219,900.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,650.80 : 332,008.20 = 146,806.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,650.80/332,008.20 = 146,806.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,650.80x = 332,008.20 × 146,806.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,650.80x = 48,741,061,415.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,741,061,415.76/221,650.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,900.23

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